Appropriate
Appropriate adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Usage example: I don't think jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate attire for a wedding
Decent is a synonym for appropriate in respectable topic. In some cases you can use "Decent" instead an adjective "Appropriate".
Decent
Decent adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Usage example: he did a decent job on the project, but there's still room for improvement
Appropriate is a synonym for decent in proper topic. You can use "Appropriate" instead an adjective "Decent", if it concerns topics such as respectable.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Not only can he form fairly realistic (and mood-appropriate) expressions, but he is advanced enough to hold a fairly decent conversation with someone.
Source: Deceptively Human Robots -
Fortunately, they have decent armor, and your AI escort wings place appropriate priority on taking out anything focused on you.
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That said, it does make it more practical to farm the machines for decent, level-appropriate weapons and equipment.
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