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Definition of decent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- The meal was decent, but not exceptional.
2.
mannersappropriate or suitable for a situation
- He wore a decent outfit for the interview.
3.
ethicshaving integrity and conforming to moral standards
- She is known as a decent person in the community.
4.
- He made a decent amount of money from the sale.
5.
characterkind or generous in nature
- It was decent of him to help out.
6.
etiquettesufficiently clothed to be seen by others
- Wait a moment, I'm not decent yet.
Expressions with decent
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somewhat satisfactory or acceptable, sometimes better than anticipated
The hotel was halfway decent, better than I expected.
period considered appropriate
He left the company after a decent interval.
take the most honorable action despite personal cost
He decided to do the decent thing and apologize.
bury someone with respect and proper ceremony
They wanted to give a decent burial to their grandfather.
state of being physically fit
He is in decent shape for his age.
fair amount of money for work
She earns a decent wage at her new job.
burial done with respect and dignity
The family ensured he had a decent burial.
somewhat respectable or proper
He made a half-decent attempt to apologize.
Origin of decent
Latin, decentem (be fitting)
Terms with decent included in their meaning
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judging behavior
used to say decent people would not do that
good person
person who is decent, responsible, compassionate, and kind
morality
decent and innocuous
living standards
requirements for a comfortable and decent life
morality
morally upright and decent
appearance
respectable or decent in appearance
Examples of decent in a sentence
His performance was decent, but he could improve. Please use decent language at the ceremony. She found a decent place to sit during the meeting. He made a decent decision, considering everyone's feelings. The judge is respected for being decent and fair. She received a decent raise this year.
The project required a decent investment of time. She was decent enough to return the lost wallet. Our neighbors are decent people who share their harvest. She checked if her dress was decent before answering the door. Make sure you're decent before coming downstairs.
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- French:correct, approprié, ...
- German:anständig, angemessen, ...
- Italian:decente, appropriato, ...
- Spanish:decente, apropiado, ...
- Portuguese:razoável, adequado, ...
- Chinese:尚可的, 得体的, ...
- Japanese:まあまあの, 適切な, ...
- Arabic:مقبول, لائِق, ...
- Hebrew:סָבִיר, רָאוּי, ...
- Russian:приемлемый, подходящий, ...
- Ukrainian:пристойний, доречний, ...
- Hindi:संतोषजनक, उपयुक्त, ...
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