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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
prepossessing
    adj 1: creating a favorable impression; "strong and vigorous and
           of prepossessing appearance"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Prepossess \Pre`pos*sess"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prepossessed;
   p. pr. & vb. n. Prepossessing.]
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   1. To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous
      possession of. --Dryden.
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   2. To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude
      other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a
      previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp., to
      induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.
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            It created him enemies, and prepossessed the lord
            general.                              --Evelyn.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Prepossessing \Pre`pos*sess"ing\, a.
   Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor,
   esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner. --
   Pre`pos*sess"ing*ly, adv.
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Thesaurus Results for Prepossessing:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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