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prepossessing

UK/.pri:pә'zesiŋ/US
GREB1

Definitions

adj.

Creating a favorable first impression; attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

给人好感的,讨人喜欢的,有魅力的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
possessstem
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=prepossessing

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her prepossessing manner and kind smile made everyone instantly comfortable.

  • 2.

    The young lawyer had a prepossessing appearance that helped him win clients' trust.

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