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decent
satisfactory, respectable, or morally correct
Synonyms
- respectable
- fair
- acceptable
Antonyms
- improper
- unsatisfactory
- inadequate
decent in a sentence
They gave the movers a decent tip for helping on such short notice.
Even though the hotel room was small, it was clean and decent enough for a one-night stay.
Where it comes from
From Latin decens 'fitting, proper'
Memory hook
DE-CENT — a decent person acts proper, worth every cent of respect.