Comparative for fitting or proper for the occasion or purpose
“Please wear a decent suit when you attend your brother's wedding.”
(of a person) Comparative for having suitable conformity to basic moral standards
“Most people are decent folk if you just give them a chance.”
Comparative for conforming to an acceptable standard or quality
“Many are angry that the current system fails to give them a decent income.”
Comparative for having a quality that is average
“It was just a decent restaurant, nothing more, nothing less.”
Comparative for not damaged or broken
“It's going to be hard to complete this job without any decent equipment left.”
Comparative for free from vulgarity or indecency
“Please keep the jokes decent as this is a family event.”
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