Prepossessing

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɑsɛsɪŋ/

Definitions of prepossessing

adjective attracting or holding attention in a positive way; pleasing or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 She has a prepossessing smile.

A2 The prepossessing artwork caught my eye.

B1 The prepossessing architecture of the building impressed me.

B2 Her prepossessing personality made her popular among her peers.

C1 The prepossessing charm of the small town drew in tourists from all over.

C2 The prepossessing beauty of the landscape took my breath away.

Examples of prepossessing in a Sentence

formal Her prepossessing appearance made her stand out in the crowd.

informal She has a really prepossessing smile that lights up the room.

slang That guy is so prepossessing, he could charm anyone with his looks.

figurative The prepossessing sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors.

Grammatical Forms of prepossessing

• past tense: prepossessed
• plural: prepossessing
• comparative: more prepossessing
• superlative: most prepossessing
• present tense: prepossesses
• future tense: will prepossess
• perfect tense: has prepossessed
• continuous tense: is prepossessing
• singular: prepossessing
• positive degree: prepossessing
• infinitive: to prepossess
• gerund: prepossessing
• participle: prepossessed

Origin and Evolution of prepossessing

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prepossessing' originated from the Latin word 'praeponere' which means 'to place before'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that creates a favorable impression or predisposes someone to a positive opinion, the word 'prepossessing' has evolved to also imply attractiveness or charm in a person's appearance or demeanor.