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View usage for: prepossessing in British English (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) adjectivecreating a favourable impression; attractive Derived forms prepossessingly (ˌpreposˈsessingly) adverb prepossessingness (ˌpreposˈsessingness) noun prepossessing in American English (ˌpripəˈzɛsɪŋ) adjective that prepossesses, or impresses favorably; pleasing; attractive Derived forms prepossessingly (ˌpreposˈsessingly) adverb Examples of 'prepossessing' in a sentenceprepossessing `Not a very prepossessing one, at first sight, but perhaps he'll improve on acquaintance.He looked like a cop, was talking to another cop, and Adam hoped he was the one, because he didn't look very prepossessing. Synonyms of 'prepossessing'attractive, taking, winning, striking More Synonyms of prepossessing Definition making a favourable impression his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance Synonyms striking captivating bewitching likable or likeable Opposites offensive , ugly , unattractive , displeasing , repulsive , objectionable , disagreeable , uninviting , unlikable or unlikeable Additional synonymsPeople found his unflappable and cool persona alluring. Synonyms attractive, fascinating, enchanting, seductive, tempting, sexy, intriguing, fetching (informal), glamorous, captivating, beguiling, bewitching, come-hither, hot (informal) Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable Definition attractive or pleasing That's a very appealing idea. Synonyms attractive, inviting, engaging, charming, winning, desirable, endearing, alluring, winsome, prepossessingNearby words ofprepossessing - preponderance
- preponderant
- preponderate
- prepossessing
- prepossession
- preposterous
- prerequisite
Additional synonymsDefinition being very attractive to look at a beautiful red-haired woman Synonyms attractive, pretty, lovely, stunning (informal), charming, tempting, pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, gorgeous (informal), fine, pleasing, fair, magnetic, delightful, cute, exquisite, enticing, seductive, graceful, captivating, appealing, radiant, alluring, drop-dead (slang), ravishing, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, Butiful, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Definition delightful or attractive I found her a delightful and charming young woman. Synonyms attractive, pleasing, appealing, engaging, lovely, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, irresistible, seductive, captivating, eye-catching, bewitching, delectable, winsome, likable or likeable Definition pleasant and charming She was a most engaging child. Synonyms charming, interesting, pleasing, appealing, attractive, lovely, fascinating, entertaining, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, agreeable, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable Definition young and beautiful Synonyms beautiful, pretty, attractive, lovely, handsome, good-looking, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), comely (old-fashioned), beauteous, well-favoured, fit (British, informal) Her stories were fascinating. Synonyms captivating, engaging, gripping, compelling, intriguing, very interesting, irresistible, enticing, enchanting, seductive, riveting, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, engrossingDefinition attractive She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green. Synonyms attractive, sweet, charming, enchanting, fascinating, intriguing, cute, enticing, captivating, alluring, winsomeDefinition attractive or fascinating some of the world's most beautiful and glamorous women Synonyms attractive, beautiful, lovely, charming, entrancing, elegant, dazzling, enchanting, captivating, alluring, bewitching She noticed him because he was good-looking. Synonyms attractive, pretty, fair, beautiful, lovely, handsome, gorgeous (informal), bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), personable, comely (old-fashioned), well-favoured, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Definition (of a building, garden, etc.) large, well-made, and with an attractive appearance Her brother was a handsome young man Synonyms good-looking, attractive, gorgeous (informal), fine, stunning (informal), elegant, personable, nice-looking, dishy (informal, British), comely (old-fashioned), fanciable, well-proportioned, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Definition tempting or attractive The February air was soft, cool and inviting. Synonyms tempting, appealing, attractive, pleasing, welcoming, warm, engaging, fascinating, intriguing, magnetic, delightful, enticing, seductive, captivating, beguiling, alluring, mouthwatering Additional synonymsHis vulnerability makes him even more lovable. Synonyms endearing, attractive, engaging, charming, winning, pleasing, sweet, lovely, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, cuddly, amiable, adorable, winsome, likable or likeable Definition exerting a powerful attraction the magnetic pull of her looks Synonyms attractive, irresistible, seductive, captivating, charming, fascinating, entrancing, charismatic, enchanting, hypnotic, alluring, mesmerizing a pleasing personality Synonyms likable or likeable, attractive, engaging, charming, winning, entertaining, amusing, delightful, polite, agreeable, amiableDefinition charming, fascinating, or intriguing He looked clean, childish, and very taking. Synonyms charming, winning, pleasing, attractive, engaging, fascinating, compelling, intriguing, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, enchanting, captivating, beguiling, prepossessing, likable or likeable Definition charming or attractive She had great charm and a winning personality. Synonyms charming, taking, pleasing, sweet, attractive, engaging, lovely, fascinating, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, disarming, enchanting, endearing, captivating, amiable, alluring, bewitching, delectable, winsome, prepossessing, likable or likeable |