| query | D_____ people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of.Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of. The majority of people around here are decent people. The jury will see what a decent guy he is. |
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| word | decent |
| full-definition | adjective Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality. Nearby is a village with a decent pub. He didn't get a decent explanation. The lack of a decent education did not defeat Rey. The allies say they will treat their prisoners decently. This year's festival can boast a decently long list of sponsors. Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable. But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal. As soon as it was decent, he turned and left the cemetery. There were at least four hours before he could decently go to the pub. And can't you dress more decently–people will think you're a tramp. Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of. The majority of people around here are decent people. The jury will see what a decent guy he is. |
| inflections | decentlydecently |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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