Obsessed and Silly

Obsessed

Obsessed adjective - Having extreme or relentless concern.
Usage example: the youngster was so obsessed with video games that he had little interest in playing outside

Silly and obsessed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Obsessed".

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Obsessed and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsessed" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness

Both words in one sentence

  • Surprise Creepy Even the "bad" ending where you become so obsessed with baking muffins that Ponyville burns down is far more silly than disturbing.
  • Invoked in the I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again 25th aniversary Reunion Show, which portrayed the post-Python John Cleese as obsessed with silly walks, and constantly attempting to work them into his film roles.
    Source: Silly Walk
  • Film / Unbreakable This Is Reality: Elijah is obsessed with the idea that comics have exaggerated the concept of superheroes with tights, laser eyes, and flying to the point that it is silly to think that some people could be superheroes without all of that commercialism.
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