compulsive
adjectiveHow many syllables in compulsive?
There are 3 syllables in the word compulsive.How to pronounce compulsive:
Definition of compulsive:
- compulsive (adjective):
- having power to compel
- resulting from or acting from a compulsion
- caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion.
Synonyms for compulsive:
addictive
automatic
chronic
confirmed
driven
impulsive
incorrigible
incurable
inveterate
obsessional
obsessive
persistent
psychoneurotic
spontaneous
uncontrollable
Antonyms for compulsive:
apathetic
broad-minded
calm
controlled
cool
disinterested
dispassionate
doubting
easy-going
free
happy
impartial
independent
indifferent
lethargic
tolerant
uneager
unenthusiastic
unexcited
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- comprizes
- components
- completed
- complaining
- companions
- commotions
- commonly
- committees
- commissioned
- commensals
- comeuppance
- comedic
- combative
- columnar
- colossus
- colossians
- colonies
- colombe
- colloquy
- collectors
- cognisance
- cofounder
- coercion
- coeliac
- codicil
- cocotte
- cockerel
- cockatiel
- coachella
- coachable
- clinique
- clinician
- clergyman
- clavier
- clavial
- clattering
- classical
- clarissa
- clarendon
- clamouring
- clambering
- civilize
- citizens
- citation
- cilantro
- cicatrize
- chronical
- chromosomes
- chromosome
- chromatist
- … more
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