obsessed

Meanings

• adjective

  preoccupied to an extreme degree; completely absorbed.

  - "He is obsessed with collecting rare stamps."
  - "Her obsession with cleanliness borders on compulsion."

• verb

  engross oneself fully in a pursuit, typically one that is perceived as being not normal or healthy.

  - "He obsessed over every detail of the project."
  - "She became obsessed with the idea of finding the lost treasure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obsessed
possessed , impressed , accessed , depressed , impressed

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Variants

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obsessed , obsessedly , obsess , obsesses , obsessing , self-obsessed

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Forms

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obsessively, obsession, obsessor, obsessiveness

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Etymology

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From the Latin obsessus, past participle of obsedere 'to sit before, to block the way, to besiege'.

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Trivia

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1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring and persistent thoughts, images, and impulses that trigger repetitive behaviors.

2. The term 'obsessive' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compulsion: An irresistible urge to perform an act, often a repetitive behavior or thought.

2. Fascination: An intense interest or attraction to something, often leading to deep involvement or preoccupation.

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Culture

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Obsession has been a common theme in literature and art, particularly in portraying characters with extreme passions or fixations. It can be both a source of inspiration and a warning against the dangers of losing oneself in an obsession.

How to Memorize "obsessed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person consumed by their thoughts or actions related to the word 'obsessed'.
   - Visualize the intensity and focus of their preoccupation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obsessed' with the idea of being completely engrossed or preoccupied with something.
   - Think of someone who cannot stop thinking about or focusing on a particular topic or object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Overly Besotted, Somewhat Engrossed, Completely Surrendered, Entirely Submerged' to help remember the meaning of 'obsessed'.

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