presentable

presentable
/pri zen"teuh beuhl/, adj.
1. that may be presented.
2. suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society: a presentable young man.
3. of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen: Are you presentable now?
[1400-50; late ME; see PRESENT2, -ABLE]
Syn. 2. becoming, proper, acceptable.

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