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COMPULSIVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does compulsively mean? 

COMPULSIVELY (adverb)
  The adverb COMPULSIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in a compulsive mannerplay

  Familiarity information: COMPULSIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


COMPULSIVELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a compulsive manner

Synonyms:

compulsively; obsessionally; obsessively

Context example:

he cleaned his shoes compulsively after every walk

Pertainym:

compulsive (caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion)


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