possessed
spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power (often followed by by, of, or with): The army fought as if possessed. The village believed her to be possessed of the devil.
self-possessed; poised.
Idioms about possessed
possessed of, having; possessing: He is possessed of intelligence and ambition.
Origin of possessed
1Other words from possessed
- pos·sess·ed·ly [puh-zes-id-lee, -zest-lee], /pəˈzɛs ɪd li, -ˈzɛst li/, adverb
- pos·sess·ed·ness, noun
- non·pos·sessed, adjective
- un·pos·sessed, adjective
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How to use possessed in a sentence
Be reliable supports of the Songun revolution possessed of a lofty spirit and rich knowledge!
They possessed “wisdom beyond their years,” observed The Advocate.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple | James Kirchick | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe should remember that holy men have always possessed good noses for wine.
For both the possessed and the priest-practitioner, driving out the devil can be dangerous to mind, body and spirit.
Pope Francis Gives Blessing to Exorcist Conference | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSeemingly possessed by demons, she would slip objects from the homes of rich people they visited into her pocketbook.
Borges Had A Genius For Literature But Not Love Or Much Else | Allen Barra | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The children possessed themselves of the tent, and Mrs. Pontellier went over to join them.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinTausig possessed this repose in a technical way, and his touch was marvellous; but he never drew the tears to your eyes.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayAunt Ri, at her best estate, had never possessed a room which had the expression of this poor little mud hut of Ramona's.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonHe had not taken his nerves into consideration for the simple reason that he had never known that he possessed any.
Uncanny Tales | VariousJean Baptiste possessed great personality, and to be near one was to effect that one with it.
The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux
British Dictionary definitions for possessed
/ (pəˈzɛst) /
(foll by of) owning or having
(usually postpositive) under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion
a less common word for self-possessed
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