different between obsessive vs glamorous

English

Etymology

obsess +? -ive

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?b?s?s?v/
• Rhymes: -?s?v

Adjective

obsessive (comparative more obsessive, superlative most obsessive)

1. Prone to cause obsession.

   The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.

2. Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

   Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.

3. Excessive, as results from obsession.

   A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.

Synonyms

• (having one thought or pursuing one activity): unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong

Derived terms

• obsessively

Related terms

• obsess
• obsession
• obsessional

Translations

Noun

obsessive (plural obsessives)

1. A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

Translations

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?p.s?.siv/

Adjective

obsessive

1. feminine singular of obsessif

German

Pronunciation

Adjective

obsessive

1. inflection of obsessiv:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /??lam???s/
• Hyphenation: gla?mor?ous

Adjective

glamorous (comparative more glamorous, superlative most glamorous)

1. Having glamour; stylish.
2. (archaic) Being associated with one or more glamours.

Derived terms

• glamping

Translations