presentable [pri-zen -tuh -buh l]
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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? Show More
Origin of presentable late Middle English word dating back to
1400–50; see origin at
present2 ,
-able Related forms 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 Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for presentability Historical Examples of presentability A sudden doubt had just assailed me as to my presentability .
Her ladyship softened down Miss Tyrawley's groom to presentability .
From this observed fact we drew conclusions unfavourable to the general appearance and presentability of the Mytilenian ladies.
British Dictionary definitions for presentability fit to be presented or introduced to other people fit to be displayed or offered Show More
Derived Forms presentableness or presentability , noun presentably , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for presentability adj. mid-15c., of a benefice; also, in law, "liable to formal charge of wrongdoing," from present (v.) + -able . Meaning "suitable in appearance" is from 1800. Related: Presentably .
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