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Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
"from a decent family"; "a nice girl";
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| 2. decent [ Synonyms: fitting] | |
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In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
"a decent burial"; "We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this";
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Sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
"are you decent?";
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Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
"though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards";
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| 5. decent [ Synonyms: acceptable, satisfactory] | |
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Meeting requirements
"the step makes a satisfactory seat"; "I would kill for a decent cup of coffee"; "a decent wage";
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Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
"speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd";
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| 1. decent [ Synonyms: decently, properly, right] | |
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In the right manner; correctly; suitably
"please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?";
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