Antonyms for de-cent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dee-suhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdi sənt


Definition 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 daÅ›asyati "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

Synonyms for de-cent

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