diff --git a/Lib/decimal.py b/Lib/decimal.py
index 62dcd40..b44c3f5 100644
--- a/Lib/decimal.py
+++ b/Lib/decimal.py
@@ -3000,7 +3000,7 @@
             return False
         if context is None:
             context = getcontext()
-        return context.Emin <= self.adjusted() <= context.Emax
+        return context.Emin <= self.adjusted()
 
     def is_qnan(self):
         """Return True if self is a quiet NaN; otherwise return False."""