Decent
/ˈdiː.sənt/noun
Proper, acceptable, or satisfactory in quality or behavior.
Did you know?The term 'decent' stems from Latin roots implying divine fitness, reflecting ancient beliefs in moral and social alignment with the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
decens
“Fitting, appropriate, worthy of dignity.”
Old French
Old French
decent
“Suitable, proper, or becoming.”
Middle English
Middle English
decent
“Proper, respectable, in accordance with social standards.”
Modern English
English
decent
“Acceptable quality, morally upright, or satisfactory.”
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