compulsive
Translation
compulsive, obsessive, irresistible
Examples
He is a compulsive liar.
He is a compulsive liar.
The TV series was compulsive viewing.
The TV series was compulsive viewing.
Grammar Patterns
a compulsive ((noun)) sb. who cannot stop doing sth. He is a compulsive gambler.
compulsive ((noun)) (of a book, program, etc.) so interesting you cannot stop. The book was compulsive reading.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsessive, addictive, irresistible, compelling
Etymology
Derived from 'compulsion', ultimately from the Latin verb 'compellere' (to compel). The '-ive' ending indicates it's an adjective.
Memory Tips
If a behavior is compulsive, you feel 'compelled' to do it. If a book is compulsive reading, it 'compels' you to read it.