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prepossessing
[ pree-puh-zes-ing ]
/ ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ /
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adjective
that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man.
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Origin of prepossessing
First recorded in 1635–45; prepossess + -ing2
OTHER WORDS FROM prepossessing
pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverbpre·pos·sess·ing·ness, nounun·pre·pos·sess·ing, adjectiveun·pre·pos·sess·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby prepossessing
prepositional phrase, prepositional verb, prepositive, prepositor, prepossess, prepossessing, prepossession, preposterous, prepotency, prepotent, prepotential
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British Dictionary definitions for prepossessing
prepossessing
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ) /
adjective
creating a favourable impression; attractive
Derived forms of prepossessing
prepossessingly, adverbprepossessingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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