Definitions for: Compulsive


[n] a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
[adj] strongly motivated to succeed
[adj] caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; "compulsive drinking"



Webster (1913) Definition: Com*pul"sive, a.
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Religion is . . . inconsistent with all compulsive
motives. --Sharp.

Synonyms: ambitious, determined, driven, neurotic, psychoneurotic

See Also: exhibitionist, flasher, human, individual, mortal, perfectionist, person, somebody, someone, soul, workaholic

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