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
prepositional phrase,
prepositional verb,
prepositive,
prepositor,
prepossess,
prepossessing,
prepossession,
preposterous,
prepotency,
prepotent,
prepotential
Example sentences from the Web for unprepossessing
British Dictionary definitions for unprepossessing (1 of 2)
unprepossessing
/ (ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /
adjective
not creating a favourable impression; unattractive
British Dictionary definitions for unprepossessing (2 of 2)
prepossessing
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /
adjective
creating a favourable impression; attractive