1. In a manner that involves an excessive or irrational commitment to or reverence for an object, idea, or practice, often treating it as having magical or sacred properties.
Usage: Derived from fetishism; often used in academic or critical contexts to describe obsessive behavior or thinking.

Examples

• The collector fetishistically preserved every item from the 1950s, treating each piece as a sacred artifact.
• Some critics argue that consumers fetishistically pursue brand names without considering actual quality.
• He fetishistically organized his library by publication date, refusing any deviation from the system.
• The community fetishistically adhered to traditions that had lost practical meaning centuries ago.
• She fetishistically documented every moment of her vacation, prioritizing the perfect photo over the experience itself.