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possessed
[puh-zest]
adjective
spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power (often followed by by, of, orwith ).
The army fought as if possessed. The village believed her to be possessed of the devil.
self-possessed; poised.
possessed
/ əˈɛ /
adjective
(foll by of) owning or having
(usually postpositive) under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion
a less common word for self-possessed
Other 51Թ Forms
- possessedly adverb
- possessedness noun
- nonpossessed adjective
- unpossessed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of possessed1
Idioms and Phrases
possessed of, having; possessing.
He is possessed of intelligence and ambition.
Example Sentences
They may become so disoriented and possessed by terror that they hit the person who is trying to save them.
Yet, he also possessed a steely determination to make a success of the job and has an unswerving belief in his methods and ability.
On screen, they possessed a bewitching stillness, performing barefoot in a pair of golden feathered trousers like some sort of musical Icarus.
Officials warn that existing systems have not kept pace with increasingly sophisticated weapons possessed by potential adversaries.
He'd lost 15kg in weight, was tired and irritable and all he could think about was feeding what he called 'The Voice', the internal thoughts which "possessed" him and controlled everything he ate.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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