prepossessing
[ pree-puh-zes-ing ]
/ ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ /
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, adverb pre·pos·sess·ing·ness, noun un·pre·pos·sess·ing, adjective un·pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby prepossessing
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Definition for prepossessing (2 of 2)
prepossess
[ pree-puh-zes ]
/ ˌpri pəˈzɛs /
verb (used with object)
to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does.
to prejudice or bias, especially favorably.
to impress favorably beforehand or at the outset.
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British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing (1 of 2)
prepossessing
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /
adjective
creating a favourable impression; attractive
Derived forms of prepossessing
prepossessingly, adverb prepossessingness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for prepossessing (2 of 2)
prepossess
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛs) /
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