decent Definition
- 1conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior
- 2of an acceptable standard; satisfactory
Using decent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He is a decent man who always tries to do the right thing.
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The hotel was decent but not luxurious.
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She earns a decent salary.
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It's only decent to help someone in need.
decent Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with decent
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He works hard to make a decent living for his family.
a reasonable amount of time between two events, especially when one event follows another
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There should be a decent interval between the end of the ceremony and the start of the reception.
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He's a decent chap who would never let you down.
Origins of decent
from Latin 'decentem', meaning 'becoming, fitting'
Summary: decent in Brief
The term 'decent' [ˈdiːsnt] refers to conforming to generally accepted standards of behavior or being of an acceptable standard. It can describe a person, such as 'He is a decent man,' or a thing, such as 'The hotel was decent.' 'Decent' can also be used in phrases like 'make a decent living' and 'a decent interval.'
