Decent
adjective
Acceptable, good enough in quality.
It's a decent restaurant, the food is good.
Often appears as...
- a decent proposal
- decent food
adjective
Showing or having good behavior and respect.
He's a very decent person, always treating others with respect.
Often appears as...
- a decent person
- a decent behavior
adjective
Sufficient or plenty in quantity or size.
He earns a decent salary in his new job.
Often appears as...
- a decent salary
- a decent amount
adjective
Appropriate and modest, not offensive to standards of decency.
Please dress in a decent manner for the event.
Often appears as...
- decent clothes
- decent dressing
adjective
Acceptable, good enough in quality.
It's a decent restaurant, the food is good.
Often appears as...
- a decent proposal
- decent food
adjective
Showing or having good behavior and respect.
He's a very decent person, always treating others with respect.
Often appears as...
- a decent person
- a decent behavior
adjective
Sufficient or plenty in quantity or size.
He earns a decent salary in his new job.
Often appears as...
- a decent salary
- a decent amount
adjective
Appropriate and modest, not offensive to standards of decency.
Please dress in a decent manner for the event.
Often appears as...
- decent clothes
- decent dressing
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Decent implies minimal satisfaction and not extraordinary quality when discussing objects or services.
The hotel was decent, nothing special, but clean and comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Understated Approval
Sometimes use 'decent' to gently compliment something without overpraising.
Your cooking is quite decent for a beginner.
Pro Tip 3/3Gauging Qualities
Use 'decent' to express that something meets general standards or expectations.
The script for the play is decent, it should be engaging.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Decent implies minimal satisfaction and not extraordinary quality when discussing objects or services.
The hotel was decent, nothing special, but clean and comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Understated Approval
Sometimes use 'decent' to gently compliment something without overpraising.
Your cooking is quite decent for a beginner.
Pro Tip 3/3Gauging Qualities
Use 'decent' to express that something meets general standards or expectations.
The script for the play is decent, it should be engaging.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Decent implies minimal satisfaction and not extraordinary quality when discussing objects or services.
The hotel was decent, nothing special, but clean and comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Understated Approval
Sometimes use 'decent' to gently compliment something without overpraising.
Your cooking is quite decent for a beginner.
Pro Tip 3/3Gauging Qualities
Use 'decent' to express that something meets general standards or expectations.
The script for the play is decent, it should be engaging.
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Militant atheism PIPE...
of people against their will. In most cases, people who out themselves will help to destroy the myth that there is something wrong with atheists. On the contrary, they'll demonstrate that atheists are often the kinds of people who could serve as decent role models for your children,
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Rescuing The Bilbies PIPE...
definitely ready frank's devoted eight years of his life to the billbay it's very close to his heart it is just such a wonderful animal and that's sort of what's hooked me in when i first saw my one in the wild i just thought wow we really need a decent kick in the
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Why can’t governments...
like small and midsize companies— in order to get a decent return. Encouraging lending this way should help companies of all sizes borrow money to funnel into projects and hires, boosting the economy over time in addition to helping the government
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The tyranny of merit PIPE...
of dignified work and a decent life. Encouraging people to go to college is a good thing. Broadening access for those who can't afford it is even better. But this is not a solution to inequality.
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Free Love PIPE National...
and have friends plead his case I mean giba is quite a decent person a good man he respects his elders I look as if I mean everyone let's agree to this while their elders debated the couple kept
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What will change Africa?...
see okay now I'm going to try and talk about the solution okay this is the way I see it I'm a technology person I want peace I want to live a decent life and not to be a thief I want to live out
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Which animal has the...
while others, like ours, perform decently in many categories. From eyes the size of soccer balls to those that see in UV— the ways of looking at the world are as varied as the life forms in it.
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Michael Sandel: Why we...
then inequality wouldn't matter very much. But when money comes increasingly to govern access to the essentials of the good life -- decent health care, access to the best education,
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A hilarious celebration...
who's forthcoming, who has politics, who has even a small scrap of passion for the planet, someone who's decent, has a sense of justice and who thinks I'm worthwhile.
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Snake Kills Rodent Which...
The group finally get a decent meal. Just as importantly,
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Militant atheism PIPE...
of people against their will. In most cases, people who out themselves will help to destroy the myth that there is something wrong with atheists. On the contrary, they'll demonstrate that atheists are often the kinds of people who could serve as decent role models for your children,
Video examples
Rescuing The Bilbies PIPE...
definitely ready frank's devoted eight years of his life to the billbay it's very close to his heart it is just such a wonderful animal and that's sort of what's hooked me in when i first saw my one in the wild i just thought wow we really need a decent kick in the
Video examples
Why can’t governments...
like small and midsize companies— in order to get a decent return. Encouraging lending this way should help companies of all sizes borrow money to funnel into projects and hires, boosting the economy over time in addition to helping the government
Video examples
The tyranny of merit PIPE...
of dignified work and a decent life. Encouraging people to go to college is a good thing. Broadening access for those who can't afford it is even better. But this is not a solution to inequality.
Video examples
Free Love PIPE National...
and have friends plead his case I mean giba is quite a decent person a good man he respects his elders I look as if I mean everyone let's agree to this while their elders debated the couple kept
Video examples
What will change Africa?...
see okay now I'm going to try and talk about the solution okay this is the way I see it I'm a technology person I want peace I want to live a decent life and not to be a thief I want to live out
Video examples
Which animal has the...
while others, like ours, perform decently in many categories. From eyes the size of soccer balls to those that see in UV— the ways of looking at the world are as varied as the life forms in it.
Video examples
Michael Sandel: Why we...
then inequality wouldn't matter very much. But when money comes increasingly to govern access to the essentials of the good life -- decent health care, access to the best education,
Video examples
A hilarious celebration...
who's forthcoming, who has politics, who has even a small scrap of passion for the planet, someone who's decent, has a sense of justice and who thinks I'm worthwhile.
Video examples
Snake Kills Rodent Which...
The group finally get a decent meal. Just as importantly,
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Quote examples
Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. I'm more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world. When all this is over, what are you left with? When I retire, I hope I am remembered for being a decent guy.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
There are things which a man is afraid to tell even to himself, and every decent man has a number of such things stored away in his mind.
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully.
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Mayer Hawthorne
American Musician
I consider myself to have a decent sense of humor. What's life without a sense of humor?
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Eminem
American Rapper
Somewhere deep down there's a decent man in me, he just can't be found.
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Ross Lynch
American Actor
Any decent actor knows you can't judge the character you're playing.
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Johanna Konta
British Athlete
I've been raised with a decent head on my shoulders.
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Sam Trammell
American Actor
I can't give a decent toast to save my life.
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Gervinho
Ivorian Athlete
Thanks to football, I live a decent life.
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Ralph Macchio
American Actor
I do live a decently healthy life.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. I'm more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world. When all this is over, what are you left with? When I retire, I hope I am remembered for being a decent guy.
Quote examples
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
There are things which a man is afraid to tell even to himself, and every decent man has a number of such things stored away in his mind.
Quote examples
Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully.
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Mayer Hawthorne
American Musician
I consider myself to have a decent sense of humor. What's life without a sense of humor?
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Eminem
American Rapper
Somewhere deep down there's a decent man in me, he just can't be found.
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Ross Lynch
American Actor
Any decent actor knows you can't judge the character you're playing.
Quote examples
Johanna Konta
British Athlete
I've been raised with a decent head on my shoulders.
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Sam Trammell
American Actor
I can't give a decent toast to save my life.
Quote examples
Gervinho
Ivorian Athlete
Thanks to football, I live a decent life.
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Ralph Macchio
American Actor
I do live a decently healthy life.
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