Definitions

prepossessing

[pree-puh-zes-ing] / ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

attractive, handsome

Synonyms

STRONG

alluring appealing attracting bewitching captivating charming drawing enchanting engaging fair fascinating fetching inviting pleasing striking taking winning

WEAK

amiable beautiful good-looking likable lovable magnetic pleasant

Antonyms

STRONG

boring disenchanting repellent repulsive ugly

WEAK

homely unattractive unprepossessing

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Prepossessing young Macdonald Carey is the editress' eventual sweetheart.

From Time Magazine Archive

Prepossessing though her appearance and address were, yet I hesitated.

From A Queen's Error by Curties, Henry

Prepossessing in appearance, manly in bearing, musical in speech, fragrant in character, Angus might well wake the echoes of even our Margaret's noble heart.

From St. Cuthbert's by Knowles, Robert E.

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