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prepossessing Definition

pre·pos·sess·ing (-iŋ)

adjective

that prepossesses, or impresses favorably; pleasing; attractive

prepossessing Related Forms
pre′·pos·sess′·ingly adverb
prepossessing Synonyms

prepossessing

modif.

handsome, captivating, attractive; see charming, pleasant 1.

prepossessing Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • appearance: Mrs. Owen was assisted by an old lady named Jackson, of not too prepossessing appearance.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: However, like so many prestigious but essentially workaday buildings, only rather functional and not very prepossessing brick backs the impressive façade.
  • distinctly: He has a pleasant expression in talking, and indeed his manner can be described as distinctly prepossessing.