decent
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Adjective
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- If something is decent, it is good enough.
- Synonym: fine
- Antonym: indecent
- He urged all workers to demand a living wage and decent working conditions.
- These British guys are pretty decent actors.
- If someone is decent, they are usually honest, kind, and fair.
- Synonym: fine
- Antonym: indecent
- A decent society does not ignore poor people.
- I know the man very well. He is a totally decent, honorable guy.
- (humor) If someone is decent, they are wearing enough clothes to be seen by other people.
- Antonym: indecent
- Excuse me, may I come in? Are you decent?