adv
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 notesIn plain EnglishDone with an intense, hard-to-stop focus.
Common pairings
obsessively check
obsessively clean
worry obsessively
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more obsessively
- Superlative
- most obsessively
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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.
