prepossessed

Example Sentences

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They seemed prepossessed in his favor, and were exceedingly kind, and even assiduous, in rendering him every needed assistance in his studies.

From Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou by Ballou, Maturin Murray

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

We are prepossessed in his favour by his laborious diary.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

They are prepossessed by theological problems, they love the seven arts, and are a trifle decadent; though when action is demanded they do not fail to respond.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

Darrell knew the man by sight, having seen him lately hanging about the diggings, and had not been much prepossessed by his appearance.

From Luck at the Diamond Fields by Belgrave, Dalrymple J.