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decent

/ˈdiːsənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    adjective: Having good moral, social, or aesthetic qualities; respectable.

    - "He is a decent man."
    - "Decent people don't cheat."
    - "Decent accommodation is essential for a comfortable stay."
  • verb

    verb: Make (someone or something) presentable or acceptable.

    - "Please decent the table before we eat."
    - "Decent the children before they go out."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=186547"
Antonyms

bad , immoral , inadequate , poor , unsatisfactory , indecent , underdressed
Synonyms

adequate , satisfactory , good , moral
Rhymes
Words rhyming with decent
cent , lent , vent , ment , prent , trent
Variants
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decent , decenter , decentest , decently , halfway decent
Forms
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decently, more decent, most decent

Etymology
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From Old French desenter 'untie, undo,' from dis- 'undo' + entrer 'go in.'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'decent' has been used in literature, including in works by Shakespeare and Dickens.

  2. In the 18th century, 'decent' was used to refer to clothing that was suitable for public wear.

  3. Decent is a homonym of the word 'cent,' which means the hundredth part of something.

Related Concepts
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  1. Morality: Decent is related to morality as it refers to having good moral qualities.

  2. Respectability: Decent is related to respectability as it refers to being presentable and acceptable.

Quotes
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  1. Not long afterward, his father's health starts to fail. Mrs. Queenan has kicked him out, and he's landed in a flophouse. When word reaches Joe, he takes out his checkbook and moves his father into a "decent" apartment.

    - James McManus,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},26 Apr. 2009

  2. In a whiney, rambling speech at his sentencing he took a page from the script of the earlier case, once again portraying himself as a flawed but "decent" man unfairly caught up in circumstances.

    - Bill Hewitt et al.,{it}People{/it},22 Dec. 2008

  3. Tommy Railles, the doctor's boy. Just a great kid. Smart at school, a "decent" athlete, great with the girls, wonderful with older people.

    - Ward Just,{it}Forgetfulness{/it},(2006) 2007

  4. The next time an overly friendly blond sidles up in a crowded bar and asks you to order her a brand-name martini, or a cheery tourist couple wonder whether you can take their picture with their sleek new camera-in-a-cell phone, you might want to think twice. There's a "decent" chance that these strangers are pitchmen in disguise, paid to oh-so-subtly pique your interest in their product.

    - Paul McFedries,{it}Word Spy{/it},2004
Culture
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Decent is a term used in various contexts, including social, moral, and aesthetic. In a social context, being decent means behaving in a respectable and courteous manner. In a moral context, being decent means having good character and adhering to ethical standards. In an aesthetic context, being decent refers to something that is pleasing or attractive.

How to Memorize "decent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a decent person as someone who is kind, respectful, and honest.
    - Visualize decent food as something that is tasty and well-presented.
    - Visualize decent behavior as something that is courteous and considerate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word decent with kindness, respect, and honesty.
    - Associate decent with good manners and polite behavior.
    - Associate decent with something that is pleasing and attractive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Decent people are kind, respectful, and honest' to remember the meaning of decent.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Decent food is tasty and well-presented' to remember the meaning of decent in the context of food.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Decent behavior is courteous and considerate' to remember the meaning of decent in the context of behavior.

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