possessed

[pəˈzɛst]

possessed Definition

• 1. completely controlled by an evil spirit
• 2. owning or having something

Using possessed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "possessed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The girl appeared to be possessed by a demon.

• Example

  He was possessed by the desire for power.

• Example

  She possessed a rare talent for music.

possessed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for possessed

• owned
• controlled
• dominated
• haunted
• obsessed

Antonyms for possessed

• unpossessed
• uncontrolled
• unowned

Phrases with possessed

• possessed of

  having a particular quality or feature

  Example

  He was possessed of great wealth.

• possessed by demons

  controlled by evil spirits

  Example

  The villagers believed that the old woman was possessed by demons.

• possessed with

  having a strong liking or desire for something

  Example

  She was possessed with a passion for adventure.

Origins of possessed

from Old French 'possesser', from Latin 'possidere', meaning 'to have and hold'

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Summary: possessed in Brief

'Possessed' [pəˈzɛst] is an adjective that can mean either completely controlled by an evil spirit or owning or having something. It can be used in phrases like 'possessed of,' which means having a particular quality or feature, and 'possessed with,' which means having a strong liking or desire for something. Examples include 'The girl appeared to be possessed by a demon.' and 'She was possessed with a passion for adventure.'