presentable

adjective pre·sent·able \ pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl \

Updated on: 22 Mar 2018

Definition of presentable

1 : capable of being presented

2 : being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical

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presentability

play \pri-ˌzen-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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presentableness

play \pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

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presentably

play \pri-ˈzen-tə-blē\ adverb

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Examples of presentable in a Sentence

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This could be that moment when owner Peter Angelos and his sons give a late-spring gift to their fans and give the team a chance to have a very presentable starting rotation.

— peter schmuck, baltimoresun.com, "Schmuck: If Alex Cobb hasn't ruled out Baltimore, the Orioles should rule him in," 12 Mar. 2018
The evidence suggests that, having killed someone, Cunanan spent a significant amount of time in that person's house, shaving and making himself presentable following the gruesome crime.

— amy mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Who Was Andrew Cunanan? What You Need to Know Before American Crime Story," 18 Jan. 2018
In this course, Cooke is following the Republican leadership in the House and Senate and the more presentable of the conservative commentariat: Hope for the best.

— david frum, The Atlantic, "Conservatism Can't Survive Donald Trump Intact," 19 Dec. 2017
The more presentable ones are thin and barely golden, with frilly edges.

— kim sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "How to make a killer crêpe (and what to fill it with)," 15 Dec. 2017
Haley is Trump’s most presentable emissary to the world: the diplomatic face of a profoundly undiplomatic presidency.

— andrew rice, Daily Intelligencer, "Can Nikki Haley Save the World?," 10 Dec. 2017
But the Halloween hiccup points to a package in such flux that an all-nighter would have been insufficient to get it in presentable shape.

— tory newmyer, Washington Post, "The Finance 202: Tax overhaul delayed while GOP haggles over details," 1 Nov. 2017
After giving birth to her second child, Valenzuela wanted a slip-on sandal that was more presentable than an Adidas pool slide.

— melissa magsaysay, latimes.com, "Beatrice Valenzuela brings together her heritage and love for L.A. in her signature collection," 3 Nov. 2017
Or wear a blazer, button-down, jeans, and sneakers and still be presentable.

— The Cut, "The Harlem Manfluencer With a Strong Suit Game," 17 Oct. 2017

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Definition of presentable for English Language Learners

: in good enough condition to be seen by someone : not too dirty, messy, etc., to be seen

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adjective pre·sent·able \ pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl \

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: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance

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