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

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Adjective

When values aren’t as strong, financing becomes an attractive alternative to selling.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Just as growth can drive returns even if the valuation discount remains, closing the margin-of-safety gap alone can also provide attractive returns.

— Timothy P. Beyer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
At dinners, someone would mention a founder; nods were followed by anecdotes of a charming visionary.

— Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 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

To me, a subtle yet alluring scent is the perfect balance for an everyday fragrance.

— Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Nizuc Resort & Spa Ever since its first hotels debuted in 1974 — instantly transforming a quiet, untouched coastline into a world-class escape — Cancun has reigned as one of Mexico’s most alluring places.

— Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of alluring

Verb

For example, our research shows adult children caring for a parent may struggle with convincing their parents to change their diet.

— Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Yet, the company has spent years convincing audiences that the room is everything from a Greek island and gym-bro garage to the very furthest reaches of the cosmos.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of convincing

Adjective

Attempting to be all things to all people is a recipe for feeling burnt out and resentful, and your best people-pleasing efforts could surely backfire.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
In fact, these shrubs develop the most pleasing shape without any shearing or shaping.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

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