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Loading... The meaning of DECENT is marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. How to use decent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decent.
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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 /ˈdiːsn̩t/ adjective
decent
/ˈdiːsn̩t/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DECENT
adverb
•He's fair and always treats everyone decently.
•The book is selling decently [=fairly well; well enough] but we were expecting it to sell better.
•decently dressed
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(of people or behavior) honest and fair; treating people with respect ordinary, decent, hard-working people Everyone said he was a pretty decent guy. acceptable to people in a particular situation a decent burial That dress isn't decent. She should have waited for a decent amount of time before getting married again.
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.
of a satisfactory quality or level: He earns a decent salary. I haven't had a decent cup of coffee since I've been here. decent adjective (HONEST) B2. honest and morally good: Decent people have had their lives ruined by his behaviour. She should do the decent thing and apologize. decent adjective (CLOTHES) wearing clothes: Can I come in?
Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of. The majority of people around here are decent people. Synonyms: good , kind , friendly , neighbourly More Synonyms of decent