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OBSESSIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does obsessively mean?
• OBSESSIVELY (adverb)
The adverb OBSESSIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a compulsive manner
Familiarity information: OBSESSIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a compulsive manner
Synonyms:
compulsively; obsessionally; obsessively
Context example:
he cleaned his shoes compulsively after every walk
Pertainym:
obsessive (characterized by or constituting an obsession)
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