[ adj ] creating a favorable impression <adj.all> strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance
Prepossess \Pre`pos*sess"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepossessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Prepossessing}.] 1. To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of. --Dryden.
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.
It created him enemies, and prepossessed the lord general. --Evelyn.
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.