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DECENT

(adj., adverb, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Decent.

How to pronounce decent:

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Decent - as an adjective

Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

Example: "Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indecent

Decent - as an adverb

In the right manner; correctly; suitably

Example: "Please do your job properly!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decentlyproperlyright

Decent - as an adjective satellite

Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

Example: "From a decent family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nice

In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

Example: "A decent burial"; "we have come to dedicate a portion of that field...it is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fitting

Sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public

Example: "Are you decent?"

Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

Example: "Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"

Meeting requirements

Example: "The step makes a satisfactory seat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptablesatisfactory

Example Sentences

"She's a decent person who always tries to do the right thing."
"He did a decent job on his science project and received a good grade."
"The restaurant we went to last night had decent food and service."
"I need to find a decent pair of shoes for the wedding."
"My sister bought me a decent laptop for my birthday."
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Word Game Points

Is DECENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DECENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DECENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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