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   de·cent

   /ˈdēs(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior: "the good name of such a decent and innocent person"
   • ▪ appropriate; fitting: "they would meet again after a decent interval" Similar propercorrectappropriateaptappositefittingfitbefittingrightsuitablerespectabledignifiedbecomingdecorousseemlymodestnicetastefulin good tasterefinedgenteelconventionalacceptedapprovedstandardtraditionalorthodoxcomme il fautinformal:pukkaOpposite indecent
   • ▪ not likely to shock or embarrass others: "a decent high-necked dress"
   • ▪ sufficiently clothed to see visitors: informal "make yourself decent"
   • 2. of an acceptable standard; satisfactory: "people need decent homes" Similar satisfactoryreasonablefairacceptableadequatesufficientsufficiently goodgood enoughampleup to scratchup to the markup to standardup to parcompetentnot badall rightaveragetolerablepassablesuitableinformal:OKokayup to snuffOpposite unsatisfactory
   • ▪ good: "the deer are small: a 14-inch spread is a pretty decent buck"
   • ▪ kind, obliging, or generous: informal British "that was pretty awfully decent of him" Similar honorablehonesttrustworthydependableworthyrespectableuprightclean-livingincorruptvirtuousgoodethicalmoralobliginghelpfulaccommodatingindulgentunselfishaltruisticgenerouskindkindlythoughtfulconsideratecourteouscivilpolitewell manneredneighborlyhospitablepleasantagreeableamiableinformal:squeaky cleandated:mannerlyrare:regardfulOpposite disobligingdishonest

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘suitable, appropriate’): from Latin decent- ‘being fitting’, from the verb decere.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the adjective decent, from moral integrity to good taste to adequate. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of decent.

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   Decent means socially acceptable or good, or dressed or wearing clothes. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of decent with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   The adjective decent means sufficient or acceptable. The local diner you like to frequent may not serve a four-star breakfast, but it probably has decent food. Though the concept is a little dated, people of "decent society" are socially correct. They don't break the law, behave rudely, use impolite language, or wear inappropriate clothing.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective decent, which can describe something or someone as good enough, honest, fair or respectful. See also related idioms and expressions with decent.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jul 1, 2016 · Decent can mean acceptable, proper, suitable, or kind, depending on the context. Learn how to use decent in different sentences and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDECENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Decent means of a satisfactory quality or level, honest and morally good, or wearing clothes. Learn how to use decent in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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   decent meaning, definition, what is decent: of a good enough standard or quality: Learn more.