presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
1
: capable of being presented
2
: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical
presentability noun
presentableness noun
presentably adverb

Examples of presentable in a Sentence

I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.
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Fold throw blankets and fluff up pillows and sofa cushions to make the space look presentable again. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024 Virgo August 23 – September 22 Putting a presentable face on a weird idea is now plausible. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2024 Fairly presentable chances were created at both ends thereafter, but ultimately both teams seemed content with drawing in regulation time and taking the game to penalties. Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for presentable 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of presentable was circa 1626

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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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presentable

adjective
pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance
presentably adverb

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