prepossessing 1 of 2

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
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • There is a lot of money to be made in the influencing industry.
    — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • From updating content to upskilling team members, AI solutions like Smartcat are influencing how corporations manage workflows.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of influencing
Adjective
  • The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • Beyond those conversations, Berry’s use of her platform, especially that of her social media account, is a gateway into disposing assumptions about women of a mature age.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Definition of disposing
Adjective
  • Scarface doesn’t just bark orders at his underlings but browbeats the whimpering Ventriloquist, giving him that warped double personality that made older characters like Two-Face so alluring.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Lowe can make good on his home run prop, and his +440 odds are alluring.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of alluring
Verb
  • Others would create a certification program for fire-safe building and landscaping practices in part with the hope of convincing insurance companies to lower rates.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And Paragon Health Institute, which was powerfully influential in convincing lawmakers to tighten Medicaid and Affordable Care Act spending, put out a paper earlier this year arguing for further reforms across government programs that pay providers.
    — Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of convincing
Adjective
  • Clean windows bring more light into a home and make the view more appealing.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • South Korea created a system that catches things early, making a Seoul wellness trip highly appealing for international visitors.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into unknown territory can feel especially pleasing today.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasing

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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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