presentable

Definition

  • adjective: in good enough condition to be seen by someone
  • adjective: capable of being 'presented'
  • synonyms: proper, respectable

Examples

  • I have to make myself 'presentable' before our guests arrive.

  • a 'presentable' appearance

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He knows as much about cars as a beauty queen, and she bakes cookies, taste like wing nuts. As for the tots, they're twits. How's your skin, son? I like my aides to be presentable. Well, I... I've had a few zits. But my roommate, he lent me his Clinique because he's from Chestnut Hill (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman
  • (..) If the lock is broken, yes. What did you find inside the trunk, a surly note to me? Mrs. Thorwald's clothes; clean, well-packed, not stylish, but presentable. Didn't you take them off to the crime lab? I sent them on their merry and legal way. Why, when a woman is taking (..)
    1954 Rear Window
  • (..) – Yes sir. CANDIE: Lara Lee, will you and Cora be responsible for getting Hilde cleaned up and presentable for Dr. Schultz here? – Of course, darling. – Now gentlemen, I do apologize, but I'm weary for our travels beyond words, it is time for me to rest my tired eyes. (..)
    2012 Django Unchained