Presentably: meaning, definitions and examples
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presentably
[ ˈprɛzəntəbli ]
manner, appearance
Presentably means in a way that is attractive or suitable for presentation. It refers to how something or someone appears to others, ideally meeting certain standards of cleanliness and order. When someone presents themselves well, it often leads to a more favorable impression in social or professional contexts. This term is often used when discussing one's attire or personal grooming before an important meeting or event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She dressed presentably for the job interview.
- Make sure the house looks presentably before the guests arrive.
- He always presents himself presentably at formal events.
Translations
Translations of the word "presentably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apresentável
🇮🇳 प्रस्तुत करने योग्य
🇩🇪 präsentabel
🇮🇩 dapat dipresentasikan
🇺🇦 представницький
🇵🇱 prezentowalny
🇯🇵 プレゼンテーション可能な
🇫🇷 présentable
🇪🇸 presentable
🇹🇷 sunulabilir
🇰🇷 제출 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتقديم
🇨🇿 prezentovatelný
🇸🇰 prezentovateľný
🇨🇳 可展示的
🇸🇮 predstavitveni
🇮🇸 fyrirframandi
🇰🇿 ұсынуға болатын
🇬🇪 წარდგენილი
🇦🇿 təqdim edilə bilən
🇲🇽 presentable
Etymology
The word 'presentably' is derived from the adjective 'presentable', which itself comes from the root 'present', meaning to show or exhibit. The term 'presentable' originated in the mid-18th century and referred to the quality of being suitable to be presented or shown. The transition to the adverb form occurred to describe the manner in which something is done or presented. Over the years, 'presentably' has come to emphasize the visual and aesthetic aspects of presentation, particularly in the context of social settings or formal occasions where first impressions are important.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,969, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.