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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is decent, it is proper according to most people or to important people within a group or society. If something is decent, it shows respect for a group's rules of correct behavior. It does not insult people or shock them or make them angry. Different groups have different ideas of what is decent and what is not.
My mom says my brother has to look decent for his job interview, so he has to wear his best pants, a tie, and a nice shirt.In many cultures, it is not decent to show too much of your body, especially in certain places or at certain times. It might be decent to wear a swimsuit at the beach, for example, but it may not be decent to wear a swimsuit in a church or other religious place.- synonyms:
- appropriate, modest, proper, suitable
- antonyms:
- nasty
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| definition 2: |
A decent person is a good human being. They may have some small faults, but they are not cruel, unfair, or dishonest. A decent person is someone that other people can respect.
Mrs. Ramirez was happy that her daughter was going to marry a kind and decent man.- synonyms:
- honest, honorable
- antonyms:
- dirty, dishonest
- similar words:
- dependable, reliable, upright, worthy
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| definition 3: |
If something is decent, it's pretty good. You can't really complain about it. It might not be the best in the world, but it's quite acceptable.
John's brother says his job is boring but his pay is decent so he's not going to quit.I want to use my new skateboard, but there is no decent skate park around here.My mom is a great cook, but my dad is pretty decent too.You need some decent boots if you're going to come hiking with us. You can't wear those old cheap ones.- synonyms:
- acceptable, adequate, satisfactory
- similar words:
- fair, good, moderate, reasonable, sufficient
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| related words: |
honest, moral, nice, proper, pure |
| derivations: |
decently (adv.), decentness (n.) |
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