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Decent

🔄 Synonyms of "Decent"

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WordDefinition
modestNot bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
comelyverbAttractive; visually pleasing; good-looking.
adequateverbEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
propernounSuitable.
rightnounComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
niceverb(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
sufficientOf a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
decorousMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
respectablenounDeserving respect.
comme il fautProper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards.
seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
properlyIn a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
becomingnounpleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
enoughnounSufficiently.
decentlyTo a reasonable or acceptable degree.
in good orderin the right manner
the right wayin the right manner

↔️ Antonyms of "Decent"

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WordDefinition
indecentNot in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.
improperlyIn an improper manner; not properly.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Decent"

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WordDefinition
adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
properSuitable.
sufficientOf a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
properlyIn a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
enoughnounSufficiently.
respectableDeserving respect.
comme il fautProper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards.
decorousMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
becomingpleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
rightnounComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
nice(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
comelyAttractive; visually pleasing; good-looking.
modestNot bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
in good orderin the right manner
the right wayin the right manner
fitSuitable; proper
appropriateSuitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
satisfactoryCausing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant; satisfying.

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