Question

He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced, or seemed to face, the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself.

The person in this passage is described as being:

good looking.
charismatic.
prejudiced.
understanding.

Answer 1

The person in this passage is described as being **charismatic** and **understanding**. The description emphasizes their unique smile and the way it conveys reassurance and belief in others, which reflects charisma and a deep understanding of people's needs. While the term "prejudice" appears in the context of the smile showing favor, it does not imply bias in a negative sense but rather an affectionate inclination toward the person being addressed. Therefore, the most fitting descriptors are charismatic and understanding.