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, adverb

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

Derived forms of prepossessing

prepossessingly, adverb prepossessingness, noun