decent

• Descreve algo que atende a um padrão ou qualidade aceitável; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa que é bondosa, justa e moralmente íntegra.

Describes something that is of an acceptable standard or quality; also used to describe a person who is kind, fair, and morally upright.

1. Acceptable or satisfactoryA2informal

   Of a satisfactory or acceptable standard; good enough.

   Aceitável

   • The hotel was decent for the price we paid.
   • He did a decent job on the project.
   • We had a decent meal at the new restaurant.

   Sinônimosacceptableadequateall rightfinenot badokaypassablereasonablesatisfactorysufficient

   Antônimosinadequateinferiorpoorsubstandardunacceptableunsatisfactory

2. Respectable or properB1formal

   Conforming to generally accepted standards of morality or respectability.

   Decente

   • She is a decent, hardworking person.
   • It's not decent to talk about such things in public.
   • He comes from a decent family.

   Sinônimosdecorousethicalgoodhonorablemoralprincipledproperrespectablerighteousseemlyuprightvirtuous

   Antônimosimmoralimproperindecentunbecomingunseemly

3. Kind or generousB1informal

   Showing kindness, generosity, or fairness towards others.

   Decente

   • That was very decent of you to help.
   • He's a decent guy who always shares his lunch.
   • She made a decent offer for the used car.

   Sinônimosaccommodatingbenevolentcharitableconsideratefairgenerousgoodgracioushelpfulhumanekindniceobligingthoughtful

   Antônimoscruelinhumanemaliciousmeannastyselfishunkindvicious