DECENT


Meaning of DECENT in English

1.

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

Nearby is a village with a ~ pub...

= reasonable

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

The allies say they will treat their prisoners ~ly...

= 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 ~ interval, trade relations began to return to normal...

= respectable

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

And can’t you dress more ~ly–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 ~ people...

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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