possessed

Etymology

verb

1. simple past and past participle of possess

adj

1. controlled by evil spirits.
   He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.
   Three days remained till Beltane's E'en, and throughout this time it was noted that Heriotside behaved like one possessed. It may be that his conscience pricked him, or that he had a glimpse of his sin and its coming punishment. 1902, John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide
2. Seized by powerful emotions.
3. (not comparable) Followed by of: having; owning.
   The president was possessed of great wealth.