Compulsive Definition & Meaning
compulsive
- adjective
- caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; "compulsive drinking"
- strongly motivated to succeed
- noun
- a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
"Compulsive" in song lyrics
See how compulsive is used in real songs:
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"I'm spittin' ominous lies like a compulsive"
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"obsessive compulsive"
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"support group shopping compulsive"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with compulsive
Usage tips for "compulsive"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does compulsive mean?
- caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; "compulsive drinking" strongly motivated to succeed a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
- What part of speech is compulsive?
- Compulsive is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does compulsive have?
- Compulsive has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).