adj
presentable
pruh-ZEHN-tuh-buhl
adj
1
Tidy and suitable enough in appearance to be shown to others.
"Let me make myself presentable before the guests arrive."
"The report is presentable but needs a final proofread."
How to Use Presentable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood enough in appearance or quality to show to other people.
Common pairings
look presentable
presentable condition
Word Forms
more presentable comparative, most presentable superlative
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Etymology
From French presentable, built on "present" plus the suffix "-able."