SINCE 1828
prepossessing
adjective
pre·pos·sess·ing
| \ ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ
, -ˈse-\
, -ˈse-\
Definition of prepossessing
1
archaic
: creating prejudice
2
: tending to create a favorable impression : attractive
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prepossessing
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of prepossessing
somewhat formal
: having qualities that people like : appealing or attractive
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