prepossessing

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. creating a favorable impression“strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Prepossess \Pre`pos*sess"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prepossessed; p. pr. & vb. n. Prepossessing.] [1913 Webster]

1.To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2.To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp., to induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset. [1913 Webster]

It created him enemies, and prepossessed the lord general.— Evelyn.[1913 Webster]
Prepossessing \Pre`pos*sess"ing\, a. Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner. -- Pre`pos*sess"ing*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
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