prepossessing (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- creating a favourable impression; attractive
Alternative Forms
ˌpreposˈsessingly adverb ˌpreposˈsessingness nounSynonyms
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attractive,
taking,
winning,
striking,
pleasing,
appealing,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
charming,
fascinating,
handsome,
fetching,
good-looking,
glamorous,
magnetic,
captivating,
amiable,
lovable,
alluring,
bewitching,
likable or likeable
prepossess (ˌpriːpəˈzɛs)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to preoccupy or engross mentally
- to influence in advance for or against a person or thing; prejudice; bias
- to make a favourable impression on beforehand
Usage examples
`Not a very prepossessing one, at first sight, but perhaps he'll improve on acquaintance.
, Unreasonable Doubt (1986)Today, shrouded in mist, it is not much more prepossessing.
Independent (1998)To a modern eye Prince Napoleon was anything but prepossessing.
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