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Adjective compulsive has 2 senses

compulsive - caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; "compulsive drinking"
Antonym: unneurotic (indirect, via neurotic)
compulsive, determined, driven - strongly motivated to succeed
Antonyms: unambitious, ambitionless (indirect, via ambitious)

Noun compulsive has 1 sense

compulsive - a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
--₁ is a kind of person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
--₁ has particulars:
control freak; exhibitionist, flasher; perfectionist; workaholic