Definition & Meaning of "obsessed"in English

obsessed

ADJECTIVE

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

crazy

mad

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most obsessed

Comparative

more obsessed

gradable

Examples

She was obsessed with cleanliness, constantly cleaning and disinfecting every surface in her home.

extremely enthusiastic, impressed, or in awe of someone or something

Slang

What does "obsessed" mean in reaction and admiration slang?

The term "obsessed" is used to express strong enthusiasm, admiration, or approval for someone or something. The structure is a semantic shift from the literal meaning (compulsive fixation), repurposed in slang as exaggerated praise. It is informal internet and conversational slang commonly used in a hyperbolic, positive sense to signal high appreciation, as in "I'm obsessed with this song," meaning it is strongly liked or enjoyed.

Examples

This drama? Obsessed.

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