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单词 presentable
释义

presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
1
: capable of being presented
2
: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical
presentability
pri-ˌzen-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce presentable (audio)
noun
presentableness
pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce presentable (audio)
noun
presentably
pri-ˈzen-tə-blē How to pronounce presentable (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance
Make yourself presentable.

presentable

adjective

as in personable
in good enough condition to be seen by someone I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive. a presentable appearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • personable
  • pleasant
  • decent
  • comely
  • lovely
  • respectable
  • pretty
  • good
  • attractive
  • beautiful
  • likely
  • cute
  • perfect
  • handsome
  • appealing
  • seemly
  • aesthetic
  • gorgeous
  • glamorous
  • elegant
  • prepossessing
  • ravishing
  • charming
  • good-looking
  • alluring
  • taking
  • fetching
  • beauteous
  • stunning
  • engaging
  • delightful
  • sightly
  • fair
  • goodly
  • glorious
  • fascinating
  • splendid
  • knockout
  • well-favored
  • cunning
  • flawless
  • superb
  • glamourous
  • magnificent
  • exquisite
  • esthetic
  • resplendent
  • aesthetical
  • esthetical
  • drop-dead
  • statuesque
  • bonny
  • sublime
  • radiant
  • lovesome
  • dainty
  • bonnie
  • delicate
  • Junoesque
  • prettyish
  • chocolate-box

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unappealing
  • unprepossessing
  • unpleasant
  • unimposing
  • unappetizing
  • frumpy
  • frumpish
  • unattractive
  • homely
  • ugly
  • hideous
  • unshapely
  • unbecoming
  • uncomely
  • plain
  • unpleasing
  • grotesque
  • unpretty
  • unsightly
  • unbeautiful
  • unhandsome
  • unlovely
  • unaesthetic
  • uncute
  • ill-favored
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