decente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decent adj Morally proper and respectable; showing honesty and fairness.
- decorous adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
- proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
- seemly adj Describes behaviour that is proper and fitting for the occasion.
Senses
decente is used for these senses in English:
- decent (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
- decorous Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
- seemly Of behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
decent — full definition
- adj Morally proper and respectable; showing honesty and fairness.
- adj Reasonably good or acceptable in quality or amount.
- adj Wearing enough clothing to be seen by others.
decorous — full definition
- adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
- adj Fitting and right for the situation.
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