obsessed

obsessed
/euhb sest"/, adj.
1. having an obsession (usually fol. by with or by): He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
2. having or displaying signs of an obsession: The audiophile entered the record store wearing an obsessed smile.
[1835-45; OBSESS + -ED2]

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