obsessed

[əbˈsɛst]
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obsess

Being obsessed means being completely taken over by an idea, activity, or person. You can think about nothing else and feel like it's all that matters.

Obsession is one of those words that people use a lot these days, especially on social media. When someone says they're obsessed with a show or a movie, they mean they watch it over and over again and get really excited thinking about the next episode or what happens to their favorite characters. Some people might even spend way too much money buying merchandise or tickets to see actors in person! It's like an all-consuming passion that takes over their free time and thoughts.

How common is "obsessed"?

Word obsessed is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

    Example: Some people are obsessed with sports.

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adjective

  • Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

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