decent

/ˈdiːsənt/

adjective

  1. 1

    Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

  2. 2

    (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

  3. 3

    Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

    Are you decent? May I come in?
  4. 4

    Fair; good enough; okay.

    He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.
  5. 5

    Significant; substantial.

    There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.
  6. 6

    Comely; shapely; well-formed.

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