Fetishistic

/ˌfetɪˈʃɪstɪk/
adjective

Strongly fascinated or obsessively concerned with something.

He has a fetishistic interest in antique furniture
Visual representation of "fetishistic" - Strongly fascinated or obsessively concerned with something

Often appears as...

  • fetishistic interest
  • fetishistic obsession
adjective

Relating to fetishism, the use of an object, part of the body or activity for sexual excitement.

His fetishistic tendencies are becoming a concern
Visual representation of "fetishistic" - Relating to fetishism, the use of an object, part of the body or activity for sexual excitement

Often appears as...

  • fetishistic tendencies
  • fetishistic practices

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adjective

Strongly fascinated or obsessively concerned with something.

He has a fetishistic interest in antique furniture
Visual representation of "fetishistic" - Strongly fascinated or obsessively concerned with something

Often appears as...

  • fetishistic interest
  • fetishistic obsession
adjective

Relating to fetishism, the use of an object, part of the body or activity for sexual excitement.

His fetishistic tendencies are becoming a concern
Visual representation of "fetishistic" - Relating to fetishism, the use of an object, part of the body or activity for sexual excitement

Often appears as...

  • fetishistic tendencies
  • fetishistic practices

Usage tips

Academic

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Beyond Collecting

Reflects an extreme level of interest, more than just having a collection.

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His fetishistic collection of vinyls nearly filled his entire home.
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Not Always Sexual

In non-psychological contexts, fetishistic doesn't imply a sexual nature.

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She developed a fetishistic admiration for the team, attending every game.
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Potential Negative Context

Can imply that someone's interest is unhealthy or socially unusual.

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His fetishistic dedication to work left him no time for family.
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Quote examples

Max Minghella

English Actor

I'm obsessed with the power of music and image together. There's also something about music videos that are incredibly glamorous - there's a fetishistic aesthetic to them that you don't really see in movies in the same way.
Portrait of Max Minghella

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Rick Wilson

American Author

If you think Barr's Justice Department will take a single step to confront Trump or his cronies with any kind of challenge, think again. His hyper-maximalist vision of executive power borders on the fetishistic.
Portrait of Rick Wilson

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Lars von Trier

Danish Director

I had an almost fetishistic attraction to film technology.
Portrait of Lars von Trier

Quote examples

Max Minghella

English Actor

I'm obsessed with the power of music and image together. There's also something about music videos that are incredibly glamorous - there's a fetishistic aesthetic to them that you don't really see in movies in the same way.
Portrait of Max Minghella

Quote examples

Rick Wilson

American Author

If you think Barr's Justice Department will take a single step to confront Trump or his cronies with any kind of challenge, think again. His hyper-maximalist vision of executive power borders on the fetishistic.
Portrait of Rick Wilson

Quote examples

Lars von Trier

Danish Director

I had an almost fetishistic attraction to film technology.
Portrait of Lars von Trier
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