decent

UK /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/ US /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/
adj 5noun 1

Definitions

adj

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.

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.

A canister of flour from the kitchen had been thrown at the looking-glass and lay like trampled snow over the remains of a decent blue suit with the lining ripped out which lay on top of the ruin of a plastic wardrobe.

5

Significant; substantial.

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

noun

1

Misspelling of descent.

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