presentable

[ pri-zen-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that may be presented.
2. suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society:

   a presentable young man.

   Synonyms: acceptable, proper, becoming

3. of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen:

   Are you presentable now?

presentable

/ prɪˈzɛntəbəl /

adjective

1. fit to be presented or introduced to other people
2. fit to be displayed or offered

Derived Forms

• preˈsentably, adverb
• preˈsentableness, noun

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of presentable¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; present ², -able

Example Sentences

Sniffing blood, South Africa soon turned down two presentable penalties, opting to kick for the corner rather than posts.

From BBC

A sense of frustration grew over the next two holes, passing up presentable birdie chances on both.

From BBC

Scotland dominated possession and were relentless in their press as they sought an equaliser - although their opponents had several very presentable chances to increase their lead.

From BBC

“And so we’ve got to make sure that our clinics are clean and nice and presentable, not only to our patients but to the community as well.”

From Seattle Times

I put up a portrait of my mother and my grandmother above the plastic-covered couch — or the best I could do to cover it in plastic — and made it look presentable.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• tolerable