presentable
that may be presented.
suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society: a presentable young man.
of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen: Are you presentable now?
Origin of presentable
1Other words for presentable
Other words from presentable
- pre·sent·a·bil·i·ty, pre·sent·a·ble·ness, noun
- pre·sent·a·bly, adverb
- non·pre·sent·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- non·pre·sent·a·ble, adjective
- non·pre·sent·a·ble·ness, noun
- non·pre·sent·a·bly, adverb
- un·pre·sent·a·ble, adjective
- un·pre·sent·a·ble·ness, noun
- un·pre·sent·a·bly, adverb
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How to use presentable in a sentence
Using a few tricks of the trade, SAVEUR’s go-to meat guy explains his own method for getting beautiful, moist, and tender cuts onto a presentable platter fit for the holiday table.
This 6-step turkey-carving method will save your bird—and thumbs | Naomi Tomky/Saveur | November 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceTo be taken more seriously, Sanders started putting on mascara and deliberately looking more presentable before leaving her home.
He Was Shot by a Stranger but Treated Like a Criminal When He Reached the ER | Melissa Chan | October 13, 2021 | TimeEven when the board transitioned to virtual meetings, he could barely get out of bed and make himself presentable for Zoom.
We’re Losing Our Humanity, and the Pandemic Is to Blame | by Sarah Smith | October 7, 2021 | ProPublicaWe must be in full uniform, with shoes on and as presentable as possible, or so I think.
This will answer calls in audio mode, with the option to turn on video later if you’re feeling presentable.
I was basically un-presentable for the whole time we made that movie.
All Eyes on Anjelica Huston: The Legendary Actress on Love, Abuse, and Jack Nicholson | Alex Suskind | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe as women always want to look nice and presentable, but there is a balance there.
A few moments given to making the hair smooth and presentable without any covering, will not be wasted.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyDo go, and brush your hair, and put on another frock, and make yourself presentable.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper AlmoreKathlyn found a presentable carriage, and with her luggage pressing about her feet directed the driver to the Great Eastern Hotel.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathHaving been assured that it was in a presentable condition, Jim walked boldly up to the door and knocked.
Sevenoaks | J. G. HollandWith the widow's ready aid Polly Candage had made her own attire presentable once more.
Blow The Man Down | Holman Day
British Dictionary definitions for presentable
/ (prɪˈzɛntəbəl) /
fit to be presented or introduced to other people
fit to be displayed or offered
Derived forms of presentable
- presentableness or presentability, noun
- presentably, adverb
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