Impulsive and Obsessional

Impulsive

Impulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: an impulsive purchase of a very expensive jacket

Obsessional and impulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsessional" instead an adjective "Impulsive".

Nearby Words: impulse, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Obsessional

Obsessional adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: had an obsessional need to be liked by everybody
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Synonyms for Obsessional

Impulsive and obsessional are semantically related. You can use "Impulsive" instead an adjective "Obsessional".

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