Definition of Possessed
Possessed
pos·sessed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
under the complete control or influence of an idea, spirit, or passion, or appearing to be so in terms of being somehow crazed, urgent, or passionate about something;
e.g. The doll is believed to be possessed by an evil. He seemed possessed in his determination to win.
(adjective)
calm, composed, and confident in manner or behavior, maintaining control over one's feelings;
e.g. She managed to remain possessed even in the face of disaster.
(verb)
owned or controlled, had something as belonging to oneself, referring to property or to a quality or ability;
e.g. He possessed the author's complete works and read them regularly. She possessed an excellent sense of rhythm which made a good musician.
(verb)
took complete control of someone or something and showed oneself through them or their actions, describing the behavior of a spirit, or exerted a dominant power or influence over someone, describing an idea or an emotion;
e.g. The demons possessed anyone who entered their territory. He was possessed by a feeling of intense rage.
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