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prepossessing

pre·pos·sess·ing
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-puh-zes-ing]
    • /ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ/
    • /ˌpriː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-puh-zes-ing]
    • /ˌpri pəˈzɛs ɪŋ/

Definitions of prepossessing word

  • adjective prepossessing that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man. 1
  • verb with object prepossessing to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does. 1
  • verb with object prepossessing to prejudice or bias, especially favorably. 1
  • verb with object prepossessing to impress favorably beforehand or at the outset. 1
  • adjective prepossessing impressive to others 1
  • adjective prepossessing creating a favourable impression; attractive 0
See all 7 definitions of prepossessing

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Origin of prepossessing

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; prepossess + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Prepossessing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Prepossessing

prepossessing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

prepossessing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prepossessing

adj prepossessing

  • copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
  • ducky — fine; excellent; wonderful.
  • fine and dandy — (Informal) superb, excellent.
  • hunky — Slang. (of a male) having a handsome, well-developed physique.
  • mesmeric — produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.

adjective prepossessing

  • attracting — Present participle of attract.
  • drawing — an act of drawing.
  • engaging — Charming and attractive.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
  • winning — a victory, as in a game or horse race.
All 12 Synonyms of prepossessing

Antonyms for prepossessing

adjective prepossessing

Just one Antonym for prepossessing

Top questions with prepossessing

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