Possessed

/pəˈzɛst/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters

Definition of Possessed

verb

  1. To have; to have ownership of.

    "He does not even possess a working telephone."

  2. To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

    "They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."

  3. (chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.

adjective

  1. Controlled by evil spirits.

    "He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil."

  2. Seized by powerful emotions.
  3. (construed with of) Having; owning.

    "The president was possessed of great wealth."

Anagrams of Possessed

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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