obsessed meaning and definition

OBSESSED adjective

Definition of obsessed (adjective)

1. having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
   • "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"
   • synonyms: haunted, preoccupied, taken up
2. influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
   • "by love possessed"
   • synonyms: possessed