adj

presentable

pruh-ZEHN-tuh-buhl

Presentable (adj) means Tidy and suitable enough in appearance to be shown to others. Example: “Let me make myself presentable before the guests arrive.”

adj

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 notes

In 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."

Origin: French

Rhymes for presentable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “presentable” mean?

The word “presentable” means tidy and suitable enough in appearance to be shown to others. In plain terms, good enough in appearance or quality to show to other people.

How do you pronounce “presentable”?

“Presentable” is pronounced pruh-ZEHN-tuh-buhl (/pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “presentable” in a sentence?

Here is “presentable” used in a sentence: “Let me make myself presentable before the guests arrive.”

What part of speech is “presentable”?

“Presentable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “presentable” come from?

The word “presentable” comes from French. From French presentable, built on "present" plus the suffix "-able.".