Decent synonyms
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1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
Showing kindness and magnanimity:
ungenerous (antonym)
Slow or reluctant in giving, forgiving, or sharing; stingy.
Of pleasing appearance; handsome.
Consistent with honor or good name:
The definition of fitting is something appropriate or expected.
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Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular. [from 14th c.]
Free from anything that taints, impairs, infects, etc.; clear
Free from flaw or imperfection; impeccable:
Of moderately good quality:
Not tarnished
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
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The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.
One of the seven great landmasses of the Earth. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Apparently favorable but really false; specious
Gentle; tractable; easily governed.
Ready to do favors for others; accommodating.
Willing to please; ready to help; obliging
Characterized by elegance and good taste:
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free from obscenity
In accordance with the moral code
Capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one's own interests
comme il faut (French)
In accordance with the moral code
Having or showing good manners; well-behaved; polite; courteous
Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence:
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
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Made of stainless steel
Fit for all readers, listeners, or audiences; not ribald or obscene:
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
Honest and just; honorable
Following a direct or correct method or approach; systematic:
Giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement; adequate.
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Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition lawfully and physically sufficient.
Neither very good nor very bad; rated somewhere in the middle of all others in the same category.
conventional (related)
Based on or in accordance with general agreement, use, or practice; customary:
fit (related)
Appropriate; proper:
moral (related)
Good or right in conduct or character; sometimes, specif., virtuous in sexual conduct
common (related)
Unrefined or coarse in manner; vulgar:
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Adequate to satisfy a need, requirement, or standard; satisfactory:
Adequate for the purpose:
Of or pertaining to conformity.
Conforming to standards; proper:
Affectedly modest or shy; coy
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Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
Having or showing high moral qualities or ideals, or greatness of character; lofty
Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.
A widely used and accepted device or technique, as in drama, literature, or painting:
A conventional act, idea, or practice.
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Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.
The conventions or requirements of polite behavior:
Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior:
pudency
(Obsolete) modesty
indecent (antonym)
Of speech, that it is crude and offensive, typically in a sexual manner.
unkind (antonym)
Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful. [From mid-14thC.]
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disobliging (antonym)
kind, generous
unaccommodating (antonym)
Not accommodating.
unrespectable (antonym)
Not respectable.
inappropriate (antonym)
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.
unsuitable (antonym)
Not appropriate:
unsuited (antonym)
Not compatible; mismatched
poor (antonym)
Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior:
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insufficient (antonym)
The definition of insufficient is that there is not enough of something.
intolerable (antonym)
Impossible to tolerate or endure; unbearable:
(Of a person) Pleasing or attractive to the eye.
Required by the current fashion or custom; socially obligatory.
In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
Tending to improve the mind or character
(Informal) Sufficient to satisfy; adequate
As much or as many as necessary, desirable, or tolerable; sufficient
Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme:
Satisfactory but not outstanding; adequate:
(Informal) In reasonably good health
Rather large; considerable
Never having been cultivated:
Pure; fresh; untouched; unsullied
Fit for introduction to others:
courtesy (related)
Of or having to do with courtesy or a courtesy
excess (related)
More than usual; extra; surplus
restraint (related)
Morally beyond reproach, especially in sexual conduct
usual (related)
Such as is in common or ordinary use; such as is most often seen, heard, used, etc.; common; ordinary; customary
in the right manner
in the right manner
in the right manner
in the right manner
half-decent (related)
pretty good (related)
mediocre (related)
very-good (related)
lousy (related)
Having sufficient worth; deserving:
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