prepossessed

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Now he was greeted by a smiling and prepossessed young lady, who had extracted a muslin gown from the stock in the wardrobe, and whose piquant face was crowned by a wealth of brown hair.

From The House 'Round the Corner by Tracy, Louis

I was not agreeably prepossessed with this lady, and I do not anticipate pleasure from the visit.

From Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor by Young, F.E. Mills

There was a grace in her appearance, and a dignity in her manner, which prepossessed strangers in her favor whenever they happened to meet her; but this was rarely.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)

He was smartly dressed and had an alert look, but while there was nothing particular in his appearance that she could object to, she was not prepossessed in his favor.

From Harding of Allenwood by Bindloss, Harold

As Finlay was prepossessed with the governor's plans, the governor set about putting them into execution.

From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir