As adjectives the difference between obsessive and excessive
is that
obsessive is prone to cause obsession while
excessive is exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
As a noun obsessive
is a person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
obsessive English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Prone to cause obsession
- ''The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive
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
Excessive, as results from obsession.
- ''A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout
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Synonyms
* (Having one thought or pursuing one activity) unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong
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Derived terms
* obsessively
Related terms
* obsess
* obsession
* obsessional
Noun
( en noun)
A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession
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excessive English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
- "I personally consider putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute rather excessive , nay even stupid."
Synonyms
* See also
Antonyms
* insufficient
* deficient
Derived terms
* excessive number
Related terms
* exceed
* excess
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