decent synonyms

decent

modif.

  1. In accordance with common standards

    seemly, suitable, fitting; see conventional 2, fit 1.

  2. In accordance with the moral code

    nice, decorous, honorable, proper, seemly, chaste, modest, continent, pure, ethical, fair, generous, kind, obliging, accommodating, gracious, reserved, free from obscenity, spotless, respectable, prudent, comme il faut (French), mannerly, virtuous, delicate, stainless, clean, trustworthy, upright, worthy, untarnished, unblemished, straight; see also honest 1, moral 1.

  3. Moderately good

    satisfactory, adequate, average; see common 1, fair 2. See syn. study at chaste.

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