decent

adjective16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
decent to (sb)6.2

To be kind and fair in one's treatment of someone.

very decent8.2
really decent8.0
decent enough7.7

Indicates that something meets the minimum required standard of quality, but may not be exceptional. The adverb 'enough' follows the adjective.

pretty decent7.5
quite decent7.2
fairly decent7.0
reasonably decent6.8
relatively decent6.7
perfectly decent6.5

Emphasizes that something is completely acceptable, often to counter a negative suggestion.

half decent6.0
halfway decent5.8
very decent6.8

Strongly emphasizes a person's respectable and honest character.

really decent6.6

Strongly emphasizes a person's respectable and honest character.

perfectly decent5.5
thoroughly decent5.2
do the decent thing7.3

To do what is considered the most moral, fair, or honorable action in a particular situation, such as admitting a mistake or resigning.

be decent8.5

Used to describe a state of being acceptable or of a good enough standard.

look decent7.8

Used to describe the appearance of something as acceptable or of a good enough standard.

be decent7.0

Used to describe a person as being honest, respectable, and morally upright.