prepossessing

adjective

pre·pos·sess·ing | \ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ,

-ˈse-\

Definition of prepossessing

1 archaic : creating prejudice

2 : tending to create a favorable impression : attractive

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She lives in one of the least prepossessing parts of the city.

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The first known use of prepossessing was in 1642

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prepossessing

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of prepossessing

: having qualities that people like : appealing or attractive

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