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presentability

pre·sent·a·ble
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pri-zen-tuh-buh l]
    • /prɪˈzɛn tə bəl/
    • /prɪˌzɛntəˈbɪlɪti /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-zen-tuh-buh l]
    • /prɪˈzɛn tə bəl/

Definitions of presentability word

  • adjective presentability that may be presented. 1
  • adjective presentability suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society: a presentable young man. 1
  • adjective presentability of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen: Are you presentable now? 1

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Origin of presentability

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at present2, -able

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Parts of speech for Presentability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

presentability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

presentability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for presentability

adv presentability

  • acceptably — capable or worthy of being accepted.
  • adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
  • capably — having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
  • copiously — large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: copious amounts of food.
  • decently — conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.

Antonyms for presentability

adverb presentability

  • insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.

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