possessed of possessed of {adj. phr.}, {formal} In possession of; having; owning. He was possessed of great wealth. He was possessed of great self-confidence. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} {formal} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry