decent — conforming to generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: conforming to generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːsnt/
Example Sentences
- My mom said I can't go out unless I'm wearing decent clothes, so I guess my pajamas don't count.
- After three years of cooking disasters, I finally made a decent meal that didn't set off the smoke alarm.
- She earns a decent income as a software engineer.
decent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdiːsnt/]
conforming to generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior
He earns a decent salary and lives comfortably.
The restaurant served a decent meal at a reasonable price. (DECENT = GOOD ENOUGH → satisfactory and respectable)
A recent improvement made the neighborhood more decent and pleasant.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decens' meaning 'suitable' or 'fitting,' derived from 'decere' meaning 'to be fitting or proper.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + -cent (from Latin 'cens' meaning fitting/suitable) = decent
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📝Examples
“My mom said I can't go out unless I'm wearing decent clothes, so I guess my pajamas don't count.”
“After three years of cooking disasters, I finally made a decent meal that didn't set off the smoke alarm.”
“She earns a decent income as a software engineer.”
“It's hard to find decent affordable housing in this city.”
“Any decent human being would help someone in need.”
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