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possessed

/pəˈzɛst/adjective2 syllables

Possessed means: influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion.

Synonyms for possessed4

adjective, as in influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

obsessed, controlled

adjective, as in of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon

demoniac, demoniacal

What does possessed mean?2

adjective

1

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion“by love possessed”

2

of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with possessed?51

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All 51 rhymes for possessed, grouped by syllable

Possessed in a sentence

  • When you think of me, remember the time when you most possessed me.carlosalberto
  • Layla wasn't conventionally beautiful, but she possessed a certain kind of intense sexual allure.OsoHombre
  • She was a most generous woman, and possessed a considerable fortune of her own.Hybrid
  • Fadil acted like he was possessed by an inner devil.OsoHombre
  • That girl is so beautiful that she attracts even the most self-possessed men.CM
  • My wife is possessed with the desire to buy a house.unknown
  • Sami's body was possessed by some evil spirit.OsoHombre
  • He seems to be possessed with idle fancies.unknown

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