DECENT


Meaning of DECENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di:s(ə)nt ]

1.

Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.

Nearby is a village with a decent pub...

= reasonable

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• de‧cent‧ly

The allies say they will treat their prisoners decently...

= reasonably

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

2.

Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable.

But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal...

= respectable

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• de‧cent‧ly

And can’t you dress more decently–people will think you’re a tramp.

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

3.

Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of.

The majority of people around here are decent people...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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