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decent
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decent
Definition
(adj) socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
Synonyms
:
nice
Example Sentence
from a decent family
a nice girl
Definition
(adj) according with custom or propriety
Synonyms
:
becoming
,
comely
,
comme il faut
,
decorous
,
seemly
Example Sentence
her becoming modesty
comely behavior
it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
a decent burial
seemly behavior
Definition
(adj) conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
Example Sentence
speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd
Definition
(adj) sufficient for the purpose
Synonyms
:
adequate
,
enough
Example Sentence
an adequate income
the food was adequate
a decent wage
enough food
food enough
Definition
(adj) decently clothed
Example Sentence
are you decent?
Definition
(adj) observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
Example Sentence
a modest neckline in her dress
though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards
Definition
(adv) in the right manner
Synonyms
:
decently
,
in good order
,
properly
,
right
,
the right way
Example Sentence
please do your job properly!
can't you carry me decent?
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text: decent thing to do is to accept it
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