What does possessed mean?
Possessed means simple past and past participle of possess.
Possessed
/pəˈzɛst/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of possess.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of possess
- Controlled by evil spirits.
- Seized by powerful emotions.
- (not comparable) Having; owning. [with of]
Example Sentences
He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.
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.
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.
The president was possessed of great wealth.
It is said that every life has its roses and thorns; there seemed, however, to have been a misadventure or mistake in Stephen's case, whereby somebody else had become possessed of his roses, and he had become possessed of the same somebody else's thorns in addition to his own.
Synonyms for possessed
Antonyms for possessed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more possessed
- most possessed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for possessed?
Common synonyms include berserk, amok, amuck, demoniac.
What is the opposite of possessed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use possessed in a sentence?
He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.
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