adj
obsessed
uhb-SEHST
adj
1
Completely preoccupied with one thing, to an unhealthy or extreme degree.
"She became obsessed with fitness after joining the gym."
"He's obsessed with that band — he owns every album twice."
How to Use Obsessed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo focused on one thing that you can barely think about anything else.
Memory tip
Use "obsessed with", not "obsessed about" or "obsessed on".
Common pairings
obsessed with
become obsessed
totally obsessed
Word Forms
more obsessed comparative, most obsessed superlative
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Rhymes for obsessed
blessed
dressed
pressed
stressed
recessed
depressed
professed
repressed
possessed
oppressed
impressed
confessed
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