The adjective prepossessing came into use later in that century and is based on a later sense, "to influence favorably beforehand." Someone or something that is prepossessing, therefore, makes a good first impression.
What does word prepossessing mean?
1 archaic : creating prejudice. 2 : tending to create a favorable impression : attractive.
How do you use the word prepossessing?
How to use prepossessing in a sentence
- "I'm quite aware that my appearance is not prepossessing," said the Hole-keeper, with a scornful look at the Goblin. ...
- Now Dabbler was a widower; he was not of prepossessing appearance, and his h's troubled him, but Dabbler was a warm man.
