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
