possessed
pronunciation
How to pronounce possessed in British English:
UK [pəˈzest]
How to pronounce possessed in American English:
US [pəˈzɛst]
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- Adjective:
- influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
- in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon
Word Origin
- possessed (adj.)
- "controlled by an indwelling demon," 1530s, past participle adjective from possess (v.).
Example
- 1. Almost all the men who survived possessed one common quality .
- 2. Every great person has possessed it .
- 3. And it possessed all the glamour of a souped-up lawnmower .
- 4. But the advantage possessed by career-oriented majors may be short-lived .
- 5. Second , how far might china soon match the range of assets possessed by the us ?