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Meaning of decent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

decent

Pronunciation:/ˈdiːsənt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

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

  3. Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

    Example: Are you decent? May I come in?

  4. Fair; good enough; okay.

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