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decent vs acceptable

acceptable vs decent

decent and acceptable both are adjectives.

decent is an adverb but acceptable is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decent No Yes No Yes
acceptable No Yes No No
As adjectives, decent and acceptable are synonyms defined as:
  • decent and acceptable: meeting requirements
Other synonyms of decent include satisfactory.
decent (adjective) acceptable (adjective)
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
meeting requirements adequate for the purpose
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress meeting requirements
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion judged to be in conformity with approved usage
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
decent (adverb) acceptable (adverb)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Difference between decent and acceptable

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