preposssessing

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Prepossessing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Attractive or appealing in appearance

Sense 1:

Having a pleasing or charming appearance.

Sample Sentence: The prepossessing woman garnered attention wherever she went.

Sense 2:

Exerting a positive influence before encountering someone or something, thereby creating a favorable impression.

Sample Sentence: The prepossessing aroma of freshly baked cookies welcomed guests into the bakery.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To influence or bias in advance; to make someone inclined towards something or someone.

Sense 1:

To predispose someone favorably before their first encounter with something or someone.

Sample Sentence: The well-dressed salesman prepossessed potential customers with his charismatic smile before pitching his product.

Sense 2:

To possess or absorb the attention of someone irresistibly.

Sample Sentence: The breathtaking view prepossessed the tourists, leaving them captivated in wonder.