compulsive
/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by an irresistible urge to do something, often repeatedly or excessively.
- His compulsive need for order made him organize his desk three times a day.
- She has a compulsive habit of checking her phone every few minutes.
- The therapist helped him understand his compulsive behaviors and find healthier coping strategies.
- Very interesting or exciting, so that you cannot stop reading, watching, or doing it.
- Her storytelling is compulsive — once she starts, everyone listens.
- The novel was so compulsive that I stayed up all night to finish it.
- The documentary was a compulsive watch, full of surprising twists.
noun
- A person who has a strong, irresistible urge to do something, especially something harmful or excessive.
- She realized she was a compulsive when her shopping started causing financial problems.
- As a compulsive, he found it nearly impossible to resist gambling.
- The support group was designed for compulsives who wanted to break free from their habits.