presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl 

1

: capable of being presented

2

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

presentability

pri-ˌzen-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

presentableness

pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

presentably

pri-ˈzen-tə-blē 

adverb

Examples of presentable in a Sentence

I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.

Recent Examples on the Web

This relaxed sweatsuit nails that elusive balance between cozy and presentable. —Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

These surfaces might not be covered in spatters, but cleaning them can help to prevent the spread of germs and keep this high-profile kitchen appliance looking presentable. —Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026

Employees manually rang up purchases on phones, kept storefronts presentable, and did their best to keep shoppers moving. —Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

Both Ripa and Consuelos rejected the supposition, with Ripa admitting that the only evening during which Consuelos looks presentable during the holidays is Christmas Eve. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presentable

• rentable
• fermentable
• lamentable
• preventable
• representable

Kids Definition

presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl 

: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance

presentably

-blē 

adverb