compulsive
/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/noun, adjective3 syllables
Compulsive means: strongly motivated to succeed.
Synonyms for compulsive5
adjective, as in strongly motivated to succeed
adjective, as in caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
neurotic, psychoneurotic
What does compulsive mean?3
adjective
1
strongly motivated to succeed
2
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion“compulsive drinking”
noun
1
a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with compulsive?2
three syllables
impulsiverepulsive
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Compulsive in a sentence
- Once a habit has been acquired, it almost has compulsive power over us.Lumi
- The therapist is treating the patient for compulsive masturbation.Nuel
- I can't stand him. He's nothing more than a despicable, compulsive liar.DJ_Saidez
- He's a compulsive gambler, isn't he?CH
- She's a compulsive gambler, isn't she?CH
- My husband is a compulsive gambler. What can I do?Dejo
- You seem to be a compulsive liar.CK
- Are compulsive liars the best salesmen?Eccles17
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Forms of compulsive
as a noun
- plural
- compulsives