PREPOSSESSING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of prepossessing

as in attractive

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verb

present participle of prepossess

as in influencing

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Recent Examples of prepossessing

Adjective

Blazy has led me down the rue de l’Abbaye to what appears, at first, the least prepossessing bistro in the area. — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 The novel is a coming-of-age tale in which becoming an adult is defined as learning how to lie, how to smooth facts, events, even oneself into a more prepossessing form. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessing

Adjective

Winning with defense may not be attractive, but it’s certainly been effective.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Detmers and Soriano are the most attractive, but outfielder Jo Adell and relievers Sam Bachman, Chase Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn could also generate some interest.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

In fact, he could be credited for influencing the current streamlined, top-handle bag trend, the east-west—designed with the same tuck-under-your-arm spirit as the Le Teckel – which was present across the recent runway shows.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Concerns have also been raised about international stakeholders influencing the American media ecosystem.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of influencing

Adjective

Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Definition of disposing

Adjective

The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Enter their noisy yet impossibly chic upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Norton) and Pína (Penélope Cruz), who make an alluring proposition that forces Joe and Angela to reevaluate their relationship.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of alluring

Adjective

Trader Joe’s pops this corn in a mixture of coconut and sunflower oil; coconut oil results in an airier and fluffier quality than popular alternatives like canola oil, while sunflower oil contributes an appealing crispiness.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
The coastal setting is so appealing that all of the accommodations at the luxury resort include private balconies for enjoying ocean views.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Olmo’s deftness of touch to set up Porro for Spain’s second goal epitomised Spain’s cultured performance on the ball, but the fact that Spain’s performance was not always aesthetically pleasing will arguably please De la Fuente more.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026
The whole enterprise glows with friendly, pleasing daffiness.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

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