obsessed Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb haunt like a ghost; pursue
ghost; haunt; obsess.
- Fear of illness haunts her
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verb be preoccupied with something
obsess.
- She is obsessing over her weight
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adjective satellite having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
preoccupied; haunted; taken up.
- became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle
- was absolutely obsessed with the girl
- got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children
- he was taken up in worry for the old woman
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adjective satellite influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
possessed.
- by love possessed