Possessed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈzɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Possessed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of possess.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of possess.
More Meanings
- Controlled by evil spirits.
- Seized by powerful emotions.
- (not comparable) Having; owning. [with of]
Example Sentences
The president was possessed of great wealth.
He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.
O what ridiculous Reſolutions Men take, when poſſeſs'd with Fear! It deprives them of the Uſe of thoſe Means which Reaſon offers for their Relief.
Three days remained till Beltane's E'en, and throughout this time it was noted that Heriotside behaved like one possessed. It may be that his conscience pricked him, or that he had a glimpse of his sin and its coming punishment.
Synonyms for possessed
Depending on context, synonyms include berserk, amok, amuck, demoniac, demoniacal, obsessed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demoniac, demoniacal, obsessed, berserk, controlled, insane.
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