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possessed
pos·sessed P0464900 (pə-zĕst′)adj.1. Owning or mastering something. Used with of: one who is possessed of great wealth.2. a. Controlled by a spirit, demon, god, or other supernatural force.b. Controlled by a strong inner drive; obsessed: possessed by love; possessed with rage.3. Calm; collected: one who remained possessed in times of great trial.Usage Note: When the adjective possessed means "owning a thing, exhibiting an attribute," it is followed by the preposition of: possessed of property; possessed of a sharp tongue. When possessed means "obsessed," by or with follows: possessed by (or with) an urge to kill.possessed (pəˈzɛst) adj1. (foll by of) owning or having2. (usually postpositive) under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion3. a less common word for self-possessedpos•sessed (pəˈzɛst)
adj. 1. spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power (often fol. by by, of, or with). 2. self-possessed; poised. Idioms: possessed of, having; possessing: He is possessed of intelligence and ambition. [1525–35] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | possessed - influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion; "by love possessed"obsessedcontrolled - restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds; "controlled emotions"; "the controlled release of water from reservoirs" | | 2. |  possessed - frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"amok, amuck, berserk, demoniac, demoniacalinsane - afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; "was declared insane"; "insane laughter" |
possessedadjective crazed, haunted, cursed, obsessed, raving, frenzied, consumed, enchanted, maddened, demented, frenetic, berserk, bewitched, bedevilled, under a spell, hag-ridden He behaved like someone possessed.possessedadjectiveNot easily excited, even under pressure:calm, collected, composed, cool, cool-headed, detached, even, even-tempered, imperturbable, nonchalant, unflappable, unruffled.Translations
possessed
like a man/woman possessedWith such fierce intensity, energy, or enthusiasm that it seems to be out of one's control. After a punishing first round, the underdog has come out in the second round like a woman possessed. Knowing that his in-laws would be arriving soon, Mike started cleaning the house like a man possessed.See also: like, man, possessed, womanlike someone possessedWith such fierce intensity, energy, or enthusiasm that it seems to be out of someone's control. After a punishing first round, the underdog boxer has come out fighting in the second round like someone possessed. Knowing that his in-laws would be arriving soon, Mike started cleaning the house like someone possessed.See also: like, possessed, someonelike a person possessedWith such fierce intensity, energy, or enthusiasm that it seems to be out of someone's control. After a punishing first round, the underdog boxer has come out fighting in the second round like a person possessed. Knowing that his in-laws would be arriving soon, Mike started cleaning the house like a person possessed.See also: like, person, possessedWhat possessed (someone) to (do something)?Why would someone do something so reckless, foolish, or dangerous? What possessed you to participate in a road race? You could have gotten yourself killed! What possessed them to discontinue such a popular product? They were selling like hotcakes!See also: possessed, whatpossessed by (something)Obsessively motivated or driven by something. He has always been possessed by a need to be the center of attention, which is why he is playing those stupid pranks all the time. Because he grew up in such poverty, my father was possessed by a desire to be wealthy.See also: by, possessedpossessed of (something)In or having possession of something. Affidavits signed by the defendant affirm that he was possessed of all items listed in the police report at the time of his arrest. Successful applicants will be possessed of excellent communication skills and professional conduct.See also: of, possessed*possessed by somethingobsessed or driven by something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) Ned was possessed by a desire to become the best at everything he did. Jan acts as if she is possessed by the need to be right all the time.See also: by, possessed*possessed of somethinghaving something; possessing something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) She is possessed of a large amount of money. Todd wishes he were possessed of a large car and a fine house.See also: of, possessedpossessed byDriven by, obsessed with, as in He was possessed by the idea of becoming a millionaire. This idiom employs possess in the sense of "dominate one's thoughts or ideas," a usage dating from the late 1500s. See also: by, possessedlike someone possessed very violently or wildly, as if under the control of an evil spirit.See also: like, possessed, someonelike a man/woman posˈsessed, like one posˈsessed with a lot of force or energy: He flew out of the room like a man possessed.See also: like, man, possessed, womanwhat(ever) posˈsessed somebody to do something? used to ask why somebody did something bad, stupid, unexpected, etc: ‘She drove straight to the airport and got on the first plane.’ ‘What possessed her to do that?’This phrase refers to the belief that people can be controlled (‘possessed’) by an evil spirit.See also: possessed, somebody, whatPossessed
POSSESSED. This word is applied to the right and enjoyment of a termor or a person having a term, who is said to be possessed, and not seized. Bac. Tr. 335; Poph. 76; Dy. 369. possessed
Synonyms for possessedadj crazedSynonyms- crazed
- haunted
- cursed
- obsessed
- raving
- frenzied
- consumed
- enchanted
- maddened
- demented
- frenetic
- berserk
- bewitched
- bedevilled
- under a spell
- hag-ridden
Synonyms for possessedadj not easily excited, even under pressureSynonyms- calm
- collected
- composed
- cool
- cool-headed
- detached
- even
- even-tempered
- imperturbable
- nonchalant
- unflappable
- unruffled
Synonyms for possessedadj influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotionSynonymsRelated Wordsadj frenzied as if possessed by a demonSynonyms- amok
- amuck
- berserk
- demoniac
- demoniacal
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