How to Pronounce "possessed by"
expression
pəˈzɛst/ /ˈbaɪ
puh-ZEST by
pəzˈɛst/ /bˈaɪ
puh-ZEST by
Definition
Describes someone or something being controlled or strongly influenced by another force, spirit, feeling, or idea. Often used for supernatural spirits, but also in a figurative sense for emotions or obsessions.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈzɛst/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
pəzˈɛst/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-ZEST by
UK
puh-ZEST by
Listen in Context
He was possessed by a strange spirit.
She seemed possessed by anger.
He acted as if he was possessed by an idea.
Sometimes it feels like I'm possessed by stress at work.