possessed
UK: pəˈzest | US: pəˈzest
adj. controlled or influenced by a supernatural force (e.g., a demon)
adj. having an obsessive or irrational fixation
vt. (past tense of "possess") owned, held, or dominated by someone/something
The word "possessed" derives from the Latin "possidēre" (to occupy, own), combining "potis" (able, powerful) and "sedēre" (to sit). The sense of "controlled by a demon" emerged in Late Latin and was reinforced by Christian theology, where spiritual ownership implied domination. The modern English form retains the original spelling of "possess" + the regular past participle suffix "-ed."
The villagers believed the woman was possessed by an evil spirit.
He acted like a man possessed, working tirelessly for days.
She possessed a rare talent for painting.
The demon-possessed character in the film terrified audiences.
They possessed all the necessary documents for the application.