Decent and Prim

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Decent adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: decent clothing for someone attending a funeral, if only as a friend of a friend

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Prim and decent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prim" instead an adjective "Decent".

Nearby Words: decency, decently

Prim adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.

Usage example: a very prim and proper matron was in charge of the girls' dorm

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Decent and prim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decent" instead an adjective "Prim".

Nearby Words: prime, primary, primal, primped, primness

The very prim and proper fey consents to the plan, but insists on wearing her very long, very decent underwear under the seven veils, just in case there's a problem with the light switch.

Source: Literature / The Secret of Platform 13
The very prim and proper fairy consents to the plan, but insists on wearing her very long, very decent underwear under the seven veils, just in case there's a problem with the light switch.

Source: Family-Friendly Stripper aka: Bikini Bar

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