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obsessedly

/əbˈsɛs.ɪd.li/
ob · sess · ed · ly
Adjective:obsessed
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• adverb

1

In a manner that demonstrates a complete, compulsory, or unhealthy preoccupation with someone or something.

Example

"He obsessedly checked his email every few minutes, hoping for a response from the hiring manager."

2

To an excessive, relentless, or unreasonable degree, often to the exclusion of other thoughts or priorities.

Example

"The detective worked obsessedly on the cold case, inadvertently alienating his friends and family in the process."

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• Rhymes for obsessedly

• Nearby Words

objectional
objectivization
oboe
obsessedly
obsessionalism
obsessionality
oca

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'obsess' (from Latin 'obsidere', meaning 'to besiege' or 'occupy'), combined with the participial suffix '-ed' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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