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obsessively

UK/əb'sesivli/US
C2

Definitions

adv.

In an obsessive, compulsive way

痴迷地,强迫性地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obsessiveagainst, toward, in the way of
+
-lysit, settle, be placed
=obsessively

-ly adverb of obsessive.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She obsessively reread every message he sent.

  • 2.

    He checks the stock prices obsessively.

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