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  2. 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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  4. 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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  5. (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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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?

  8. 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

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