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decent
'decent' - used as an adjective
1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
from a decent family
2. according with custom or propriety
a decent burial
3. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd
4. enough to meet a purpose
a decent wage
5. decently clothed
are you decent?
6. observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards

'decent' - used as a adverb
7. in the right manner
can't you carry me decent?
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