Obsessed with Meaning in English
expression
əbˈsɛst/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
ub-SEST with
ɒbsˈɛst/ /wˈɪð
ob-SEST with
Definition
If you are obsessed with something or someone, you can't stop thinking about it or caring about it, often in a way that is extreme or unhealthy.
Usage & Nuances
'Obsessed with' is informal and often slightly negative, but can be positive if about a hobby or interest. Common with people, activities, or things ('obsessed with music', 'obsessed with her'). Use 'with' (not 'by'). Related: 'obsession' (noun), 'obsessive' (adjective).
Spanish: obsesionado con - fascinado porPortuguese (BR): obcecado por - viciado emPortuguese (PT): obcecado com - fascinado porChinese (Simplified): 着迷于 - 痴迷于Chinese (Traditional): 著迷於 - 癡迷於Hindi: के प्रति जुनूनीArabic: مهووس بـBengali: মগ্ন (কোনো কিছুর প্রতি) - beshi আগ্রহী (অস্বাভাবিকভাবে)Russian: одержим (чем-то) - зациклен (на чём-то)Japanese: 〜に夢中である - 〜に取り憑かれているVietnamese: ám ảnh với - quá mê mẩn vớiKorean: ~에 집착하다 - ~에 빠지다Turkish: takıntılı olmak - kafayı takmakUrdu: کے بارے میں جنون ہوناIndonesian: terobsesi dengan - sangat tergila-gila dengan
Example Sentences
She is obsessed with cats.
basic
He became obsessed with winning the game.
basic
I'm obsessed with chocolate.
basic
Lately, she's really obsessed with her new job.
natural
Don't get obsessed with what other people think.
natural
My brother gets obsessed with a new video game every month.
natural