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decent

In modern conversation, "decent" is often used as a polite way to say something is 'good enough' or 'satisfactory', even if it is not excellent. When talking about clothing, saying someone is "not decent" does not mean they are immoral; it simply means they are naked or partially dressed and should not be seen.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is frantically organizing a school fundraiser while Eleanor is browsing Facebook.

Eleanor Smith

KAREN THE HOTEL FOR THE RETREAT IS NOT DECENT. I SAW A COCKROACH.

Karen Smith

Please stop posting that on the group wall, you're totally killing the vibe.

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Eleanor uses 'decent' to mean 'of an acceptable standard', while Karen uses the slang 'killing the vibe' to express that Eleanor is ruining the positive atmosphere of her carefully curated Facebook community.

Meanings

adjective

Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior.

"It was very decent of you to help the elderly woman with her groceries."

adjective

Of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.

"The hotel provided a decent room for a reasonable price."

adjective

Wearing enough clothes to be seen in public without causing embarrassment.

"Don't come into my bedroom yet; I'm not decent!"

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