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

Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
For example, goldfinches, cardinals, chickadees, and other non-migratory birds seek out the attractive seedheads of black-eyed Susans.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

As voters decide which party can best rescue their chance at the American Dream, political experts say prolonged economic hardship is the defining feature influencing voters in the midterms.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Technical knowledge can be taught and examined but the skills Freebairn values most, such as influencing, persuading, and negotiating, cannot.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of influencing

Adjective

Gino, just downstairs from the hotel, is a charming Italian option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
It’s beautifully presented on charming floral dishware, which is the perfect echo of the gardens just beyond the porch where breakfast is served.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
According to the complaint, Gutierrez Marfil admitted to Cal Fire law enforcement of disposing hot ashes into a burn pile, which then caused fire.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disposing

Adjective

Rather than treating the tip of South America as a holding pen, Silversea has reimagined it as an alluring and deeply atmospheric destination in its own right.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Through stoicism, Nighthawks spins the dark side of American life as cool; its quiet menace is slick and alluring, and its lonesome, shadowy characters are iconic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

Verb

In Knox, Clark has spent much of this school year convincing those families to complete their meal applications.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
The two have been tasked with convincing Prince William to reconcile with Harry, which won’t be easy.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of convincing

Adjective

But his presence, his apparent delight as adults in scuba suits shoot themselves out of helicopters in pursuit of gold, is part of what makes the show so appealing.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the appealing aspects of building an NFL stadium in Inglewood was the speed with which a development agreement could be assembled and approved.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

John’s overall verdict was that the Beats Pill provides a potent mix at a pleasing price—made even more satisfying with this 33% discount at Amazon.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Meta has collaborated with Kylie Jenner and Ray-Ban to make their controversial AI glasses more aesthetically pleasing, and real robots are closer than ever before to the world of fashion.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

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