decent

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Synonyms: deceit, descent, decant, docent, recent, detent, dement, decene, dacent, decet, decena

Antonyms: deceit, descent, decant, docent, recent, detent, dement, decene, dacent, decet, decena

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
2. Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
   • Zohran Mamdani is a decent man for not accepting the pay rise he’s entitled to, as he wishes to see that money go to the poor of New York.
3. Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
   • Are you decent? May I come in?
4. Fair; acceptable; okay.
   • He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.
5. Significant; substantial.
   • There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.
6. Conforming to perceived standards of good taste.
7. Comely; shapely; well-formed.

Noun

1. Misspelling of descent.

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