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obsessively

Obsessively (adv) means In a way that shows an extreme or unhealthy focus on one thing. Example: “He obsessively checked his phone every few minutes.”

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In a way that shows an extreme or unhealthy focus on one thing.

"He obsessively checked his phone every few minutes."

"She cleaned the kitchen obsessively before every dinner party."

How to use obsessively

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone with an intense, hard-to-stop focus.

Common pairings

obsessively check obsessively clean worry obsessively

Word forms

more obsessively comparative, most obsessively superlative

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Synonyms

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compulsively obsessionally

Related words

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Rhymes for obsessively

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Frequently asked questions

What does “obsessively” mean?

The word “obsessively” means in a way that shows an extreme or unhealthy focus on one thing. In plain terms, done with an intense, hard-to-stop focus.

How do you use “obsessively” in a sentence?

Here is “obsessively” used in a sentence: “He obsessively checked his phone every few minutes.”

What part of speech is “obsessively”?

“Obsessively” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of obsessively?

"obsessively" (adv) means in a way that shows an extreme or unhealthy focus on one thing.

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