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presentable

[ pri-zen-tuh-buhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

that may be presented.
suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society:
a presentable young man.
Synonyms: acceptable, proper, becoming
of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen:
Are you presentable now?

presentable

/ prɪˈzɛntəbəl /

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; present ², -able

I was basically un-presentable for the whole time we made that movie.

We as women always want to look nice and presentable, but there is a balance there.

A few moments given to making the hair smooth and presentable without any covering, will not be wasted.

Do go, and brush your hair, and put on another frock, and make yourself presentable.

Kathlyn found a presentable carriage, and with her luggage pressing about her feet directed the driver to the Great Eastern Hotel.

Having been assured that it was in a presentable condition, Jim walked boldly up to the door and knocked.

With the widow's ready aid Polly Candage had made her own attire presentable once more.

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