When I'm beginning to watch a movie, or read a book, I tend to want to watch or read the whole story through, even if it is a story of questionable quality or if I know the end. And I don't want to miss a thing. What would be an adjective to qualify such a person like me?
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Do you mean "describe" insread of "qualify"?– SpencerCommented Aug 19, 2017 at 21:13
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The adjective to describe your not wanting to miss anything might be obsessive, since you are obsessed about reading every word of the book and watching every second of the movie.
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You definitely hit the mark with obsessive, would there not be a word to describe someone with the obsession to know how the event unfold in a story?– EldroßCommented Jan 26, 2011 at 10:43
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I think
obsessive, despite the potential negative connotations, is the right word.– CJMCommented Jan 26, 2011 at 13:43
How about dedicated or devoted?
In gaming circles, the term completionist is quite popular.
answered Jan 26, 2011 at 9:54
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2I'm not sure dedicated/devoted fit best, but completionist definitely fits the bill. Not sure how well it translates outside of gaming circles. I think you'll find your completionists are one and the same with Jasper's obsessives! :)– CJMCommented Jan 26, 2011 at 13:45
I'm like that too. I like to describe myself as obsessively curious.
In the sense that you are determined to finish, even in the face of something that might be disappointing, I would suggest tenacious.
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I think the word as too much a negative, like I don't want to do it, whereas I'm actually enjoying it in a way.– EldroßCommented Jan 26, 2011 at 8:55
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2I think
tenaciousis going a bit too far perhaps, but I disagree with Eldros that it is a negative word - tenacity is an admirable quality in my book...– CJMCommented Jan 26, 2011 at 13:42 -
I don't think tenacious is negative. It's just that it describes a quality beyond the ordinary.– MarcinCommented Jun 16, 2011 at 17:22
I see this more in the case of multiple installments, but try "completist": "He's such a completist that he's still reading $series even though it hasn't really been good since book 13".
answered Jun 16, 2011 at 17:51
I would say somebody with determination, using determination with the meaning of firmness of purpose. As alternative, I would use indefatigable, steadfast, or diligent.
answered Jan 26, 2011 at 9:40
The trait is a form of perfectionism, drawing on the root meaning of perfect as complete. The desire for completeness overshadows competing priorities of how to use one's time.
