prepossessing

[ pree-puh-zes-ing ]

/ ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ /

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adjective

that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man.

Origin of prepossessing

First recorded in 1635–45; prepossess + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM prepossessing

pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverbpre·pos·sess·ing·ness, nounun·pre·pos·sess·ing, adjectiveun·pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby prepossessing

prepositional phrase, prepositional verb, prepositive, prepositor, prepossess, prepossessing, prepossession, preposterous, prepotency, prepotent, prepotential

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Example sentences from the Web for prepossessing

His combined features were commanding and prepossessing, his physiognomy indicating a gigantic intellect.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson
Of all the planned Sundays which were to be so full of joy and delight, and the whole friendship with the prepossessing Erick?
Erick and Sally|Johanna Spyri
He was a tall, spare man, with rugged, but yet prepossessing features.
The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation|Charles Roger
It was variously received by the audience, many of whose countenances were far from prepossessing.
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido|Henry Keppel

There is something so prepossessing about him, that really I defy any one not to like him.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing

prepossessing

/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /

adjective

creating a favourable impression; attractive

Derived forms of prepossessing

prepossessingly, adverbprepossessingness, noun

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单词	prepossessing
释义	prepossessing [ pree-puh-zes-ing ] / ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prepossessing ON THESAURUS.COM adjective that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man. Origin of prepossessing First recorded in 1635–45; prepossess + -ing² OTHER WORDS FROM prepossessing pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverbpre·pos·sess·ing·ness, nounun·pre·pos·sess·ing, adjectiveun·pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverb Words nearby prepossessing prepositional phrase, prepositional verb, prepositive, prepositor, prepossess, prepossessing, prepossession, preposterous, prepotency, prepotent, prepotential Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prepossessing His combined features were commanding and prepossessing, his physiognomy indicating a gigantic intellect. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution\|L. Carroll Judson Of all the planned Sundays which were to be so full of joy and delight, and the whole friendship with the prepossessing Erick? Erick and Sally\|Johanna Spyri He was a tall, spare man, with rugged, but yet prepossessing features. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation\|Charles Roger It was variously received by the audience, many of whose countenances were far from prepossessing. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido\|Henry Keppel There is something so prepossessing about him, that really I defy any one not to like him. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland\|Various British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing prepossessing / (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) / adjective creating a favourable impression; attractive Derived forms of prepossessing prepossessingly, adverbprepossessingness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prepossessing alluring, fascinating, inviting, striking, fetching, charming, taking, winning, engaging, appealing, bewitching, enchanting, pleasing, drawing, fair, captivating, attracting, amiable, beautiful, good-looking
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prepossessing

adjective

Origin of prepossessing

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British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing

adjective

Derived forms of prepossessing

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