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
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Tidy and suitable enough in appearance to be shown to others.
"Before we go out, let me just go to the washroom and make myself presentable."
"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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more presentable
- Superlative
- most presentable
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Etymology
From French presentable, built on "present" plus the suffix "-able."
Rhymes for presentable
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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.".
