DECENT — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
decent
Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior.
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- Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana.
Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress.
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- A modest neckline in her dress.
- Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards.
Decently clothed.
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- Are you decent?
According with custom or propriety.
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- Her becoming modesty.
- Comely behavior.
- It is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money.
- A decent burial.
- Seemly behavior.
Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous.
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- From a decent family.
- A nice girl.
Enough to meet a purpose.
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- An adequate income.
- The food was adequate.
- A decent wage.
- Enough food.
- Food enough.
In the right manner.
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- Please do your job properly!
- Can't you carry me decent?
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