Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 37.