prepossessing

Meanings

Verb

possess beforehand
cause to be preoccupied
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
- "A prepossessing appearance"
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

Adjective Satellite

creating a favorable impression
- "strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance"

Adj

Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive
Causing prejudice.

Origin / Etymology

From pre- + possess. Attested in 1610s with the meaning of "getting possession of (ground or land) beforehand". The meaning "to possess (a person) beforehand with a feeling, notion, etc." developed in 1630s, acquiring by the 40s of the same century the meaning of "to cause (someone) to have a favorable opinion of something, preoccupy the mind or heart of".

Synonyms

prejudice, prepossess

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