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prepossessing

Prepossessing (adj) means tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive.

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1

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

2

Causing prejudice.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From prepossess + -ing. 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".

Rhymes for prepossessing

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What is the meaning of prepossessing?

"prepossessing" (adj) means tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive.

What are the different meanings of prepossessing?

"prepossessing" has 2 main meanings: 1. Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; 2. Causing prejudice.

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