/ˈdiː.sənt/
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Translation
Good enough, or honest and kind.
Word origin
From Latin decens, meaning fitting or proper, from decere meaning to be suitable.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- decens
Examples
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Here "decent" means good enough, not perfect.
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Here "decent" means honest and kind.
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"Decent" praises something quietly rather than strongly.
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