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Comparative
more compulsive
Superlative
most compulsive
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(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive
- His compulsive need to check the locks on the doors multiple times before leaving the house caused him significant distress.
- Her compulsive shopping habit led to financial difficulties despite her efforts to control it.
- Their compulsive need to constantly check their phone for notifications interfered with their ability to focus on tasks.
- She had a compulsive habit of organizing everything in perfect order.
- Her compulsive eating habits were a result of stress.
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(of a person) driven by an uncontrollable urge to perform repetitive or excessive behaviors
- The compulsive shopper couldn't resist buying items even when they weren't needed.
- He was a compulsive liar, unable to stop fabricating stories.
- The compulsive gambler couldn't stop even when it caused financial problems.
- She was a compulsive cleaner, constantly tidying up even when it wasn't necessary.
- Being a compulsive organizer, she rearranged her desk every few hours for no reason.
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having such an engaging or exciting nature that it captures your attention completely
- The new documentary series is a compulsive watch; each episode is more fascinating than the last.
- The play’s performances were so compelling that it became compulsive viewing.
- The drama series is compulsive; each episode ends on such a cliffhanger that I just have to keep watching.
- The movie had a compulsive pull that made it impossible to stop watching.
- The play was compulsive, with every act leaving the audience eager for more.