possessed

adjective

pos·sessed pə-ˈzest

also -ˈsest

Synonyms of possessed next

a(1)

: influenced or controlled by something (such as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea)

(2)

: mad, crazed

: urgently desirous to do or have something

obsolete : held as a possession

: self-possessed, calm

possessedly

pə-ˈze-səd-lē

-ˈzest-lē

also -ˈse-səd-

or -ˈsest-

adverb

possessedness

pə-ˈze-səd-nəs

-ˈzest-nəs

also -ˈse-səd-

or -ˈsest-

noun

Examples of possessed in a Sentence

a horror movie about a possessed child remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil

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The two-hour runtime and slow boil storytelling make the full unveiling of Linda Blair’s possessed, demonic Regan all the more devastating, providing a horror monster whose salvation is all too easy to root for. —

Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024 Blair, who played the possessed main character, reportedly faced backlash for playing the role. —

Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 The suspect was a parolee at large and possessed drug paraphernalia. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024 The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for possessed