humble |
decent |
As adjectives the difference between humble and decent
is that
humble is near the ground; not high or lofty; not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming; as, a humble cottage while
decent is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
As a verb humble
is to bring low; to reduce the power, independence, or exaltation of; to lower; to abase; to humiliate.
decent |
great |
In obsolete terms the difference between decent and great
is that
decent is comely; shapely; well-formed while
great is pregnant; large with young.
As an interjection great is
expression of gladness and content about something.
As a noun great is
a person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
As an adverb great is
very well in a very satisfactory manner.
diffident |
decent |
Related terms |
Diffident is a related term of decent.
As adjectives the difference between diffident and decent
is that
diffident is (archaic): lacking confidence in others; distrustful while
decent is decent (
sufficiently clothed).
decent |
dignity |
In obsolete terms the difference between decent and dignity
is that
decent is comely; shapely; well-formed while
dignity is fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
As an adjective decent
is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
As a noun dignity is
a quality or state worthy of esteem and respect.
decent |
dignify |
As an adjective decent
is decent (
sufficiently clothed).
As a verb dignify is
to invest with dignity or honour.
sufficient |
decent |
As adjectives the difference between sufficient and decent
is that
sufficient is equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as while
decent is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
As a determiner sufficient
is the smallest amount needed.
decent |
excellent |
In obsolete terms the difference between decent and excellent
is that
decent is comely; shapely; well-formed while
excellent is excellently.
As an adverb excellent is
excellently.
decent |
admirable |
As adjectives the difference between decent and admirable
is that
decent is decent (
sufficiently clothed) while
admirable is deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
decent |
worthy |
As adjectives the difference between decent and worthy
is that
decent is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances while
worthy is having worth, merit, or value.
As a noun worthy is
a distinguished or eminent person.
As a verb worthy is
to render or treat as worthy; exalt; revere; honour; esteem; respect; value; reward; adore.
presentable |
decent |
As adjectives the difference between presentable and decent
is that
presentable is in good enough shape that someone or something can be shown to other people, tidy, attractive while
decent is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
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