different between obsessive vs mushy

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

Etymology

From mush +? -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?m??i/, /?m??i/

• Rhymes: -??i

• Rhymes: -??i

Adjective

mushy (comparative mushier or more mushy, superlative mushiest or most mushy)

1. Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.

   I don't especially like mushy oatmeal.

2. Soft; squishy.

   The brake pedal is mushy sometimes when I step on it.

3. Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; maudlin.

   Skip the mushy, romantic scenes and get to the action.

   • 1948, The American Magazine (volume 145, page 122)

     I am sure the hostess will leave off her list men and women who usually drink too much, the woman who gets mushy and tries to steal all the handsomest husbands, the man who offensively would take this opportunity to try to build up sales contacts, […]

Related terms

• mushy peas

Translations