Decent and Righteous

Decent

Decent adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: as decent and kind a couple as you could ever hope to meet

Righteous is a synonym for decent. In some cases you can use "Righteous" instead an adjective "Decent".

Nearby Words: decency, decently

Righteous

Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances

Decent is a synonym for righteous in good topic. Sometimes you can use "Decent" instead an adjective "Righteous".

Nearby Words: right, righteousness, rightly

Both words in one sentence

  • His brother Niles is similar — less arrogant and self-righteous than Frasier, but even more snooty and viciously sarcastic, who nevertheless demonstrates genuinely decent redeeming qualities similar to those of his brother, and his love for Daphne frequently brings out his sweet side.
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