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prepossessed
adjective as in made partial by initial impression
Example Sentences
Now he was greeted by a smiling and prepossessed young lady, who had extracted a muslin gown from the stock in the wardrobe, and whose piquant face was crowned by a wealth of brown hair.
Already prepossessed in favor of the Chinese knowledge and morality in non-technical matters, he did not demand the introduction of Western social methods as well.
Edward Barry saw and admired his brother’s choice, for until then he had never been prepossessed in her favour.
They are prepossessed by theological problems, they love the seven arts, and are a trifle decadent; though when action is demanded they do not fail to respond.
"I was prepossessed in favor of the Young Lady the moment I saw her," he said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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