Describe a person's appearance favorably with the word "presentable." For example, you might write, "The graduate's attire was presentable." In this sentence, "presentable" describes the noun "graduate."
Describe a person's appearance negatively with the word "presentable." For example, write, "The applicant's appearance was less than presentable." In this sentence, "presentable" describes the noun "appearance."
Use the word "presentable" to describe an object's appearance favorably. For example, write, "The new office building is presentable." In this sentence, "presentable" describes the compound noun "office building."
Use the word "presentable" to describe an object's appearance negatively. For example, you might write, "The weeds in the yard detract from its appearance; the yard is not presentable." In this sentence, "presentable" describes the noun "yard."
Specify appearance in instructions using the word "presentable." For example, write, "Submit a presentable photograph of yourself." In this sentence, "presentable" describes the noun "photograph."