possessed

adjective
UK: /pəˈzest/
US: /pəˈzest/

  1. Controlled or dominated by an evil spirit.

    1. She seemed possessed by a strange power. [ ] [ ]
    2. The character was possessed and began behaving erratically after midnight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing extreme emotion or excitement.

    1. He looked possessed when he found his car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete played with a possessed intensity, determined to win at all costs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

obsessed controlled
possessed verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of 'possess': to have or own something.

    1. He possessed great wealth, but was unhappy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company possessed the largest market share before the competitor's emergence. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be controlled or dominated by something, such as an idea or emotion.

    1. She was possessed by the need to succeed. [ ] [ ]
    2. A deep fear possessed him as he walked down the dark street late at night. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "possessed" in English means: Controlled or dominated by an evil spirit., Showing extreme emotion or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "possessed" is /pəˈzest/ in British English and /pəˈzest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "possessed": obsessed, controlled.

Example usage of "possessed": "She seemed possessed by a strange power.". More examples on the page.