prepossessing
that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man.
Origin of prepossessing
1Other 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
Words Nearby prepossessing
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How to use prepossessing in a sentence
"I'm quite aware that my appearance is not prepossessing," said the Hole-keeper, with a scornful look at the Goblin.
Davy and The Goblin | Charles E. CarrylNow Dabbler was a widower; he was not of prepossessing appearance, and his h's troubled him, but Dabbler was a warm man.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsThere is a class of men ever ready to chatter with servants, particularly if they are of prepossessing appearance.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsHere was a foreign woman, of prepossessing appearance, administering sounding osculations to his unwilling fingers.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsIn 1846 the chancel, which isn't anything very prepossessing, was added to the church.
Our Churches and Chapels | Atticus
British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /
creating a favourable impression; attractive
Derived forms of prepossessing
- prepossessingly, adverb
- prepossessingness, noun
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