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decent
adjective(de-cent)
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Synonyms: fitting,
Examples:
A decent burial.
decent
adjective(de-cent)
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
Synonyms: nice,
Examples:
From a decent family.
decent
adjective(de-cent)
meeting requirements
Examples:
I would kill for a decent cup of coffee.
A decent wage.
decent
adverb(de-cent)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Synonyms: decently, properly, right,
Examples:
Can't you carry me decent?.
decent
adjective(de-cent)
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
Antonyms: indecent,
Examples:
Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd.
decent
adjective(de-cent)
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
Examples:
Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards.
decent
adjective(de-cent)
sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
Examples:
Are you decent?.

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