presentable

[ pri-zen-tuh-buhl ]

/ prɪˈzɛn tə bəl /

adjective

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?

Nearby words

present participle, present perfect, present progressive, present value, present-day, presentable, presentation, presentational, presentationalism, presentationism, presentative

Origin of presentable

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at present², -able

SYNONYMS FOR presentable

2 becoming, proper, acceptable.

Related forms

pre·sent·a·bil·i·ty, pre·sent·a·ble·ness, nounpre·sent·a·bly, adverbnon·pre·sent·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·pre·sent·a·ble, adjective

non·pre·sent·a·ble·ness, nounnon·pre·sent·a·bly, adverbun·pre·sent·a·ble, adjectiveun·pre·sent·a·ble·ness, nounun·pre·sent·a·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for presentability

Her ladyship softened down Miss Tyrawley's groom to presentability.
When Ghost Meets Ghost|William Frend De Morgan
A sudden doubt had just assailed me as to my presentability.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, June 20, 1917|Various
From this observed fact we drew conclusions unfavourable to the general appearance and presentability of the Mytilenian ladies.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847|Various

British Dictionary definitions for presentability

presentable

/ (prɪˈzɛntəbəl) /

adjective

fit to be presented or introduced to other people

fit to be displayed or offered

Derived Forms

presentableness or presentability, nounpresentably, adverb

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