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adjective

Definition of prepossessingnext
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
  1. attractive
  2. influencing
  3. charming
  4. disposing
  5. alluring
  6. convincing
  7. appealing
  8. pleasing
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
Verb
  • With Goncalo Ramos joining AC Milan from the back-to-back Champions League holders, there is a vacant striker’s spot with Luis Enrique possibly convincing Ferran to follow Dro Fernandez’s lead and swap FC Barcelona for PSG.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In reality, Disney spent roughly two decades trying to acquire the rights before finally convincing Travers to travel to California in 1961.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Definition of convincing
Adjective
  • The fishing village of Klima is well-known for its syrmata, but minuscule Firopotamos is equally appealing.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • So that was definitely one of the very appealing parts of this package.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The whole enterprise glows with friendly, pleasing daffiness.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Designed by Eduardo Suarez, the new restaurant is bright and eye-pleasing, with more space than the original.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of pleasing

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