Definition: influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
Usage: by love possessed
Similar words: controlled
Definition: restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
Usage: controlled emotions; the controlled release of water from reservoirs
Synonyms: amok, amuck, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed
Definition: frenzied as if possessed by a demon
Usage: the soldier was completely amuck; berserk with grief; a berserk worker smashing windows
Similar words: insane
Definition: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
Usage: was declared insane; insane laughter