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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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   The meaning of DECENT is marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. How to use decent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decent.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable: We get good benefits, and the pay is decent. It costs $100 to buy a decent sleeping bag. Decent also means good or kind: They’re just decent, ordinary people. infml Decent also means wearing socially acceptable clothing: When the players were showered and decent, the reporters were allowed in.

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   Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable. But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal. As soon as it was decent, he turned and left the cemetery.

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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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of decent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define decent. decent synonyms, decent pronunciation, decent translation, English dictionary definition of decent. adj. 1. a. Characterized by conformity to recognized standards of propriety or morality: a respected citizen who led a decent life; children brought up in...

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   Showing thoughtfulness or consideration. Let a decent interval go by before calling. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (6) Synonyms: nice. respectable. presentable. virtuous. virginal. pure. modest.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › decentdecent | meaning of decent in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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

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    DECENT meaning: 1 : polite, moral, and honest; 2 : showing kindness seeming to care about the feelings or problems of other people

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of decent – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    DECENT definition: 1. of a satisfactory quality or level: 2. honest and morally good: 3. wearing clothes: . Learn more.