nice vs decent
decent vs nicenice and decent both are adjectives.
nice is not an adverb while decent is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nice | No | Yes | No | No |
| decent | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adjectives,
nice and decent
are synonyms defined as:
- nice and decent: socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
| nice (adjective) | decent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance | conforming to conventions of sexual behavior |
| excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | meeting requirements |
| exhibiting courtesy and politeness | observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress |
| socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion |
| done with delicacy and skill | socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous |
| sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public |
| nice (adverb) | decent (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in the right manner; correctly; suitably |
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