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(adj) seemly, becoming, decorous, comely, comme il faut
according with custom or propriety
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
(adj) nice
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
from a decent family; a nice girl
sufficient for the purpose
an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough
(adv) in good order, right, properly, the right way, decently
in the right manner
please do your job properly!; can't you carry me decent?