— decently , adv. — decentness , n.
/dee"seuhnt/ , adj.
1. conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.
2. respectable; worthy: a decent family.
3. adequate; fair; passable: a decent wage.
4. kind; obliging; generous: It was very decent of him to lend me his watch.
5. suitable; appropriate: She did not have a decent coat for the cold winter.
6. of fairly attractive appearance: a decent face.
7. Informal. wearing enough clothing to appear in public.
8. Slang. great; wonderful.
[ 1485-95; decent- (s. of decens ) fitting (prp. of decere to be fitting; see -ENT), akin to decus honor ]
Syn. 1. seemly, proper, decorous. 5. apt, fit, becoming.
Ant. 1. unseemly. 5. inappropriate.