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presentable

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pre·sent·a·ble  (pr-znt-bl)
adj.
1. That can be given, displayed, or offered: presentable gifts; presentable attire.
2. Fit for introduction to others: presentable relatives.
pre·senta·bili·ty, pre·senta·ble·ness n.
pre·senta·bly adv.
presentable
Adjective
1. fit to be seen by or introduced to other people
2. acceptable: the team reached a presentable total
presentability n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.presentable - fit to be seen; "presentable clothes"
respectable - characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman"
presentable
adjective 1. tidy, elegant, well groomed, becoming, trim, spruce, dapper, natty (informal) smartly dressed, fit to be seen << OPPOSITE unpresentable
2. satisfactory, suitable, decent, acceptable, proper, good enough, respectable, not bad (informal) tolerable, passable, O.K. or okay (informal) << OPPOSITE unsatisfactory
Translations
presentable [prɪˈzɛntəbl] adj to make o.s. presentable → arreglarse
presentable [prɪˈzɛntəbl] present adj → présentable
presentable [prɪˈzɛntəbl] present adj [person] → präsentabel, ansehnlich
presentable [prɪˈzɛntəbl] adj → presentabile


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Dressed in shore-togs, a white starched shirt, black jacket, and round hat, as I took him once to see Dona Rita, he was extremely presentable.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
The particular impression I had received proved in the morning light, I repeat, not quite successfully presentable to Mrs.
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When they were all quite presentable they followed the soldier girl into a big room where the Witch Glinda sat upon a throne of rubies.
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