The difference between Decent and Satisfactory
When used as adjectives, decent means appropriate, whereas satisfactory means done to satisfaction.
check bellow for the other definitions of Decent and Satisfactory
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Decent as an adjective (obsolete):
Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
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Decent as an adjective (of a person):
Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
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Decent as an adjective (informal):
Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
Examples:
"Are you decent? May I come in?"
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Decent as an adjective:
Fair; good enough; okay.
Examples:
"He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it."
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Decent as an adjective:
Significant; substantial.
Examples:
"There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them."
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Decent as an adjective (obsolete):
Comely; shapely; well-formed.
Examples:
"A sable stole of cyprus lawn / Over thy decent shoulders drawn"
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Satisfactory as an adjective:
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.
Examples:
"The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion''."
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Satisfactory as an adjective:
Causing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant.
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Satisfactory as an adjective (theology):
Making atonement for a sin; expiatory.