Definition of prepossessing
1 archaic : creating prejudice
2 : tending to create a favorable impression : attractive
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Examples of prepossessing in a Sentence
She lives in one of the least prepossessing parts of the city.
1642
First Known Use of prepossessing
1642
PREPOSSESSING Defined for English Language Learners
prepossessing
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adjective
pre·pos·sess·ing
\-ˈze-siŋ, -ˈse-\
Definition of prepossessing for English Language Learners
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: having qualities that people like : appealing or attractive
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