presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl 

1

: capable of being presented

2

: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical

presentability

pri-ˌzen-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

presentableness

pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

presentably

pri-ˈzen-tə-blē 

adverb

Examples of presentable in a Sentence

I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rahima is missing and unable to make Catherine presentable, her children are dropping like flies, and Elizabeth is now leaving court. —Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024

The advertisement read like this: Housemaid wanted, presentable, full-time. —Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Sweater dresses are just thicker versions of the average style and are just as cozy as a blanket, but so much more presentable. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024

Without them, you’re doomed to the bacon unwrapping itself in the oven, and your smokies will be less than presentable (and less tasty). —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl 

: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance

presentably

-blē 

adverb