possessed

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Controlled by evil spirits.

   He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.

2. 2
   adj

   Seized by powerful emotions.

   O what ridiculous Reſolutions Men take, when poſſeſs'd with Fear! It deprives them of the Uſe of thoſe Means which Reaſon offers for their Relief.

3. 3
   adj

   Having; owning.

   The president was possessed of great wealth.

4. 4
   adj

   influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

5. 5
   adj

   frenzied as if possessed by a demon

6. 6
   verb

   simple past and past participle of possess