adj

possessed

puh-ZEHST

adj

Controlled by a spirit or demon.

"The villagers believed the house was possessed."

Overwhelmed by a strong emotion, as if not in control of oneself.

"He acted like a man possessed, working through the night."

How to Use Possessed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnder the control of a spirit, or behaving as if driven by an overwhelming feeling.

Common pairings

like a man possessed demon possessed

more possessed comparative, most possessed superlative

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The villagers believed the house was _____.

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