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obsessed

adjective

Meaning

Having an uncontrollable preoccupation with a person, idea, or thing, often to an unhealthy or excessive degree.

Examples

She became completely obsessed with learning to play the piano, practicing for hours every day.
He's obsessed with vintage cars and spends all his free time restoring them.

Synonyms: preoccupied, fixated, engrossed, consumed

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obsessed (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛst/

Definition

Having an uncontrollable preoccupation with a person, idea, or thing, often to an unhealthy or excessive degree.

Examples

She became completely obsessed with learning to play the piano, practicing for hours every day.
He's obsessed with vintage cars and spends all his free time restoring them.
Many fans are obsessed with celebrity culture, following every detail of their idols' lives.

How to Use obsessed

obsessed with (prepositional phrase): Having a strong, often excessive, preoccupation with something. — "Many teenagers are obsessed with social media trends."
obsessed by (prepositional phrase): Controlled or dominated by a strong feeling or idea. — "The villain was obsessed by a desire for revenge."

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