DECENT

/ˈdiːsənt/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. adverb in the right manner. — synonyms: properly, decently, right
  2. adjective socially or conventionally correct. — synonyms: nice
  3. adjective in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion. — synonyms: fitting
  4. adjective conforming to conventions of sexual behavior.
  5. adjective sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public.
  6. adjective observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress.
  7. adjective meeting requirements. — synonyms: satisfactory, acceptable

Examples

  • “Are you decent? May I come in?”
  • “He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.”
  • “There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.”

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