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decent

/ˈdiːsənt/

adjective

Meaning

  • Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

  • (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

  • Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

    "Are you decent? May I come in?"

  • Fair; good enough; okay.

    "He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it."

  • Significant; substantial.

    "There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them."

  • Comely; shapely; well-formed.

Synonyms

adequate,
satisfactory,
good,
moral