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presentable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈzɛntəbəɫ// UK //pɹɪzˈɛntəbəl// pre·sentable

adj. looking neat, clean, and attractive enough to be seen in public. You use this to describe someone's appearance or a room that is ready for guests.

adj. neat, clean, and attractive enough to be suitable for public appearance or social interaction. Often used to describe a person's grooming or the tidiness of a living space.


SIMPLE

He spent an hour in the shower to make sure he looked presentable.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel staff ensured the guest rooms were always presentable, even if the guests were only staying for a single night.

COMPLEX

While the interior of the house was quite modest, the exterior had been carefully maintained to ensure the property remained presentable for any potential buyers passing by.

Origin

From Middle French presentable, from Old French, as if present + -able.

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