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a book or television programme that is very interesting and excitingMain entry: compulsive
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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compulsive — com|pul|sive [kəmˈpʌlsıv] adj 1.) compulsive behaviour is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem →↑obsessive compulsive gambling/overeating/spending etc ▪ Compulsive overspending in these days of … Dictionary of contemporary English
compulsive — adjective 1 compulsive behaviour is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem: Compulsive spending is often a symptom of deep unhappiness. 2 a compulsive liar/gambler/drinker etc someone who has… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
compulsive — [[t]kəmpʌ̱lsɪv[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use compulsive to describe people or their behaviour when they cannot stop doing something wrong, harmful, or unnecessary. ...a compulsive liar... He was a compulsive gambler and often heavily in debt.… … English dictionary
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compulsive — adjective 1) a compulsive desire Syn: irresistible, uncontrollable, compelling, overwhelming 2) compulsive eating Syn: obsessive, obsessional, addictive, uncontrollable 3) a compulsive liar … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
compulsive reading — compulsive reading/viewing/ phrase a book or television programme that is very interesting and exciting Thesaurus: interestingsynonym making you feel excitedsynonym … Useful english dictionary
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