obsessed adj 1: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman" [syn: {haunted}, {preoccupied}, {taken up(p)}] 2: influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion; "by love possessed" [syn: {possessed(p)}]