obsessive

ossessivo

Che pensa quasi sempre a una sola cosa, prestando poca attenzione al resto.

In inglese semplice: Thinking about one thing almost all the time, with little attention to anything else.

• She is obsessive about cleanliness.
• His obsessive thoughts made sleep difficult.
• Some obsessive fans follow the band everywhere.

Come si usa: obsessive about someone/something (He is obsessive about keeping his desk tidy.)

Sinonimi: fixated, obsessed

Espressioni comuni: obsessive about something, obsessive fan, obsessive thoughts

ossessivo, eccessivo

Molto più intenso o frequente del ragionevole perché non si riesce a smettere di pensarci.

In inglese semplice: Much stronger or more frequent than is reasonable because someone cannot stop thinking about it.

• His obsessive checking delayed our departure.
• Her obsessive devotion to work left little time for friends.
• Obsessive jealousy damaged their relationship.

Sinonimi: excessive, compulsive

Espressioni comuni: obsessive checking, obsessive jealousy, obsessive devotion

ossessionante

Che fa pensare a una cosa così tanto da non riuscire a smettere.

In inglese semplice: Making someone think about one thing so much that they cannot stop.

• The image had an obsessive power over him.
• That obsessive idea kept returning to her mind.
• The melody held an almost obsessive attraction.

Sinonimi: compelling

Espressioni comuni: obsessive idea, obsessive image

maniaco

Persona che passa quasi tutto il tempo a pensare a una cosa particolare o a farla.

In inglese semplice: Someone who spends nearly all their time thinking about or doing one particular thing.

• He is a football obsessive.
• Only an obsessive would count every stitch.
• The club attracts collectors and other obsessives.

Espressioni comuni: an obsessive, a football obsessive