decent
Meaning
The word "decent" describes something that is acceptable, satisfactory, or of a good standard, often implying moral integrity or respectability.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "decent" with "decently," which is an adverb; "decent" is an adjective.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
cooked
a
simple
meal
and
set
the
table
because
she
wanted
to
welcome
her
new
neighbor
.
She
hoped
the
food
would
be
decent
and
that
the
conversation
would
be
relaxed
so
they
could
get
to
know
each
other
.
As
they
talked
about
work
and
hobbies
,
both
smiled
and
found
many
small
things
in
common
.
By
the
end
of
the
evening
,
the
neighbor
said
it
had
been
a
pleasant
visit
and
promised
to
come
again
.
Common Phrases
decent proposal
decent living
decent behavior
Synonyms
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