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COMPULSIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does compulsively mean?
• COMPULSIVELY (adverb)
The adverb COMPULSIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a compulsive manner
Familiarity information: COMPULSIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a compulsive manner
Synonyms:
compulsively; obsessionally; obsessively
Context example:
he cleaned his shoes compulsively after every walk
Pertainym:
compulsive (caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion)
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