Prepossessing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ/ pre·pos·sess·ing

Meaning & Definition of Prepossessing

Prepossessing (adjective)

  1. creating prejudice
  2. tending to create a favorable impression, attractive

Prepossessing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in attractive, charming

    similar: alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous, pleasing, adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, decorative, embellishing, ornamental, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning, detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate
    opposite: functional, utilitarian

Prepossessing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in influencing

    similar: influencing, disposing, inclining, predisposing, convincing, persuading, suggesting, biasing, poisoning, prejudicing, turning

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prepossessing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prepossessing:

Chiefly British: bonny
alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous, pleasing, adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, decorative, embellishing, ornamental, beauteous, beautiful, comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning, detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate, influencing, disposing, inclining, predisposing, convincing, persuading, suggesting, biasing, poisoning, prejudicing, turning

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prepossessing

Words with the opposite meaning of Prepossessing:

functional, utilitarian

Origin & Etymology of Prepossessing

First known use: 1642

Frequently Asked Questions about Prepossessing

What does "Prepossessing" mean?

"Prepossessing" means creating prejudice. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: creating prejudice. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Prepossessing"?

Other words for "Prepossessing" include alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous, pleasing and adorning. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prepossessing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prepossessing"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prepossessing". Common alternatives include alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous, pleasing, adorning, beautifying and cosmetic.

What is the opposite of "Prepossessing"?

Antonyms of "Prepossessing" include functional and utilitarian.

Is "Prepossessing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prepossessing" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Prepossessing"?

"Prepossessing" is pronounced /ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as pre·pos·sess·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Prepossessing"?

First known use: 1642.

What is another word for "Prepossessing" meaning "as in attractive, charming"?

When "Prepossessing" (adjective) means as in attractive, charming, synonyms include alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful and glamorous. Opposites in this sense include functional and utilitarian.