possessed

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

- by love possessed

Similar word(s): controlled, obsessed

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

Similar word(s): demoniac, demoniacal

Sentences with possessed as an adjective:

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

- The president was possessed of great wealth.

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of possess