compulsive
Intermediate/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/
- adjective
- doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it
compulsive in a sentence
- “He was a compulsive gambler.”
- “a compulsive liar / thief / eater”
- “compulsive gambling”
- “a compulsive eating disorder”
What does “compulsive” mean?
compulsive (adjective) means doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it. It is pronounced /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "compulsive" mean?
- compulsive (adjective) means: doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it
- How do you pronounce "compulsive"?
- "compulsive" is pronounced /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "compulsive" in a sentence?
- Here is "compulsive" used in a sentence: He was a compulsive gambler.
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