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"何かに対する過度であるか衝動的な関心を持つか、示すさま入れ込んだ
例:became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle ますます愚かな謎に取り憑かれるようになった