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Decent

usgb/ˈdiːsnt/Volume
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Context Matters

Decent implies minimal satisfaction and not extraordinary quality when discussing objects or services.

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The hotel was decent, nothing special, but clean and comfortable.
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Understated Approval

Sometimes use 'decent' to gently compliment something without overpraising.

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Your cooking is quite decent for a beginner.
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Gauging Qualities

Use 'decent' to express that something meets general standards or expectations.

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The script for the play is decent, it should be engaging.
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