Synonyms for de-cent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dee-suhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdi sənt

Top 10 synonyms for de-cent

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Définition of de-cent

Origin : 1530s, "proper to one's station or rank," also "tasteful," from Middle French décent, or directly from Latin decentem (nominative decens) "becoming, seemly, fitting, proper," present participle of decere "to be fitting or suitable," from PIE *deke-, from root *dek- "to take, accept, to receive, greet, be suitable" (cf. Greek dokein "to appear, seem, think," dekhesthai "to accept;" Sanskrit daśasyati "shows honor, is gracious," dacati "makes offerings, bestows;" Latin docere "to teach," decus "grace, ornament"). Meaning "kind, pleasant" is from 1902. Are you decent? (1949) was originally backstage theater jargon for "are you dressed."

As in just : adj fair, impartial
As in kosher : adj ritually proper
As in mediocre : adj average, commonplace
As in middling : adj adequate, okay
As in moral : adj ethical, honest
As in nice : adj precise, neat, refined
As in presentable : adj respectable; fit to be seen
As in proper : adj suitable
As in pure : adj virginal, chaste
As in reliable : adj trustworthy
As in respectable : adj good, honest
As in respectable : adj substantial, ample
As in right : adj appropriate, fitting
As in satisfactory : adj acceptable, sufficient
As in savory : adj pleasing, delicious in flavor
As in seemly : adj appropriate, suitable
As in sizable : adj considerable, large
As in solid : adj dependable, reliable
As in spotless : adj very clean; innocent
As in square : adj honest, genuine
As in acceptable : adj satisfactory, agreeable
As in straight : adj honest, fair
As in sufficient : adj enough, adequate
As in becoming : adj suitable; appropriate
As in tolerable : adj acceptable, good enough
As in befitting : adj appropriate
As in unblemished : adj not flawed
As in worthy : adj honorable, respectable
As in chaste : adj pure, incorrupt
As in goodish : adj acceptable
As in goodly : adj sizable
As in largish : adj sizable
As in OK : adj acceptable
As in clean : adj chaste, virtuous
As in principled : adj ethical
As in right-minded : adj ethical
As in unobjectionable : adj acceptable
As in virginal : adj chaste
As in adequate : adj enough, able
As in competent : adj able
As in convenient : adj appropriate, useful
As in correct : adj proper, appropriate
As in creditable : adj praiseworthy
As in decent : adj respectable, appropriate
As in decent : adj kind, generous
As in decent : adj sufficient, tolerable
As in decorous : adj appropriate, suitable
As in de rigeur : adj proper, right
As in enough : adj plenty
As in all right : adj satisfactory
As in equitable : adj impartial
As in estimable : adj honorable, worthy
As in ethical : adj moral, righteous
As in fair : adj impartial, unprejudiced
As in fair : adj mediocre, satisfactory
As in fitting : adj appropriate, suitable
As in good : adj useful, adequate
As in honest : adj truthful, candid
As in immaculate : adj innocent, uncorrupted

Antonyms for de-cent

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