presentable
presentable
Definition
pre·sent·able (prē zent′ə bəl, pri-)
adjective
- capable of being presented; suitable for presentation
- in proper or suitable attire, order, etc. for being seen, met, etc. by others
Etymology: ML praesentabilis
pre·sent′·abil′·ity noun or pre·sent′·able·ness
pre·sent′·ably adverb
presentable
Synonyms
presentable
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- reasonably: Standing in front of a full-length mirror will also help to keep you reasonably presentable.
- quite: People have even snapped pictures of crystals right through the eyepiece using camera phones and the results are quite presentable.
- very: A floating landing stage was added making a very presentable appearance.
- fairly: Fortunately he had recently come across a couple of old wheels together with fairly presentable tires, at a breaker's yard.
- extremely: The successful candidate should be extremely presentable, .. .
- highly: CD Technology can put an enormous amount of information in a highly presentable manner to get ideas across much more effectively.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: They are now trying to make old bills presentable by washing them at the Department.
- keep: CLEANING Please help us to keep the show presentable at all times by disposing of rubbish immediately.
Modifies a noun
- appearance: Whilst looking simple, the design aimed at a clean presentable appearance without daily cleaning.
- format: Is the system simple to operate and can you get at the key information you need quickly and in a presentable format?
- state: Where the SDS is likely to be used as evidence at a VT hearing, it should be tidied up to a presentable state.
- condition: The accommodation should be of a reasonable standard and be in a good presentable condition to obtain maximum rent.
- man: They could then be lured back to the clubhouse afterward to meet all the presentable men ( not forgetting the ugly bastards!
- form: Use tables to lay out content in a presentable form.
Used with adjective complement
- look: Nails: Keeping your hands looking presentable at all times is key to making a good impression.
- make: Such an important feature should be made presentable for the public to see.
- appear: In this competitive age it is very important for a person to appear presentable.
- feel: One feels quite presentable in them when turning up at a cafe for coffee or lunch.
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