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/
Korean meaning: 품위 있는, 예의바른, 괜찮은
Korean pronunciation: 디-센트 (강세: 디)
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
Polite behavior earns everyone's approval
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Recent evidence shows decent ethics - ninety percent!
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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.
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“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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