ALL meanings of possessed
pos·sessed
P p - adjective possessed spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power (often followed by by, of, or with): The army fought as if possessed. The village believed her to be possessed of the devil. 1
- adjective possessed self-possessed; poised. 1
- idioms possessed possessed of, having; possessing: He is possessed of intelligence and ambition. 1
- verb with object possessed to have as belonging to one; have as property; own: to possess a house and a car. 1
- verb with object possessed to have as a faculty, quality, or the like: to possess courage. 1
- verb with object possessed (of a spirit, especially an evil one) to occupy, dominate, or control (a person) from within: He thought he was possessed by devils. 1
- verb with object possessed (of a feeling, idea, etc.) to dominate or actuate in the manner of such a spirit: He was possessed by envy. 1
- verb with object possessed (of a man) to succeed in having sexual intercourse with. 1
- verb with object possessed to have knowledge of: to possess a language. 1
- verb with object possessed to keep or maintain (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a certain state, as of peace, patience, etc. 1
- verb with object possessed to maintain control over (oneself, one's mind, etc.). 1
- verb with object possessed to impart to; inform; familiarize (often followed by of or with): to possess someone of the facts of the case. 1
- verb with object possessed to cause to be dominated or influenced, as by an idea, feeling, etc. 1
- verb with object possessed to make (someone) owner, holder, or master, as of property, information, etc.: He possessed them of the facts. 1
- verb with object possessed to seize or take. 1
- verb with object possessed to gain or win. 1
- verb with object possessed to occupy or hold. 1
- noun possessed a novel (1871) by Dostoevsky. 1
- adjective possessed obsessed by an idea 1
- adjective possessed controlled by demon 1
- adjective possessed If someone is described as being possessed by an evil spirit, it is believed that their mind and body are controlled by an evil spirit. 0
- adjective possessed If someone or something is possessed of a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have that quality, ability, or feature. If someone is possessed of a particular feeling or belief, they have that feeling or belief. 0
- adjective possessed owning or having 0
- adjective possessed under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion 0
- adjective possessed owned 0
- adjective possessed controlled by an emotion or as if by an evil spirit; crazed; mad 0
- adjective possessed self-possessed 0