CEFR C1

compulsive

adjective

Meaning

Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is irrational or difficult to control.

Examples

He has a compulsive need to check if the door is locked multiple times before leaving the house.
Her compulsive shopping habits led to a significant amount of debt.

Synonyms: irresistible, obsessive, uncontrollable, driven

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compulsive (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

Definition

Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is irrational or difficult to control.

Examples

He has a compulsive need to check if the door is locked multiple times before leaving the house.
Her compulsive shopping habits led to a significant amount of debt.
The novel describes a character with a compulsive desire for perfection in every aspect of their life.

How to Use compulsive

compulsive need for (collocation): An irresistible desire or requirement for something. — "He felt a compulsive need for order in his workspace."
compulsive desire to (collocation): An overwhelming urge to perform an action. — "She had a compulsive desire to clean everything in sight."

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