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obsessively

/əbˈsɛs.ɪv.li/
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Adjective:obsessive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows an excessive, persistent, or all-consuming preoccupation with something.

Example

"He checked his email obsessively throughout the weekend, waiting for a reply from the admissions committee."

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• Rhymes for obsessively

• Nearby Words

obsessionalism
obsessionality
obsessive
obsessively
obsessiveness
obsidian
obsolescence

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obsessively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obsessively
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