Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

possessed

adjective
/pəˈzɛst/
Definition
having strong control or influence over someone or something
Examples
  • After he watched the horror movie, he felt as if he was possessed by fear.
  • The artist was possessed by creativity and worked day and night.
Meaning
To be possessed means to be controlled or dominated by an external force, often used to describe a state of mind or being taken over by emotions or thoughts.
Synonyms
  • controlled
  • haunted
  • dominated
  • influenced