adjective
- controlled by an evil spirit or demon
- having or showing extreme determination or obsession
- owning or having something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The horror movie featured a possessed doll that terrorized the family.
- She seemed possessed by an evil spirit during the exorcism scene.
- He was possessed with a burning desire to succeed in business.
- The artist worked like a man possessed, painting for twelve hours straight.
- She was possessed of great wealth and influence in the community.
- The possessed child spoke in strange voices that frightened everyone.
- He became possessed by the idea of finding the lost treasure.