decent - Meaning in Hindi

decent - Meaning in Hindi

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Definitions and Meaning of decent in English

decent adjective

1. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

   Example

   • "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"
2. meeting requirements

   Examples

   • "a decent wage"
   • "I would kill for a decent cup of coffee"
   • "the step makes a satisfactory seat"
3. observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

   Example

   • "though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"
4. sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public

   Example

   • "are you decent?"
5. in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

   Examples

   • "a decent burial"
   • "We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"
6. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

   Examples

   • "a nice girl"
   • "from a decent family"

decent abverb

1. in the right manner; correctly; suitably

   Examples

   • "can't you carry me decent?"
   • "please do your job properly!"

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