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1. : marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. hard-working and decent folks. it's very decent of them to help. 2. a. : conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality. decent behavior. b. : modestly clothed. 3. : free from immodesty or obscenity. decent language. 4. : fairly good : adequate, satisfactory. decent wages. 5.
acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable: We get good benefits, and the pay is decent. It costs $100 to buy a decent sleeping bag. Decent also means good or kind: They’re just decent, ordinary people. infml Decent also means wearing socially acceptable clothing: When the players were showered and decent, the reporters were allowed in.
decent. [ dee -s uh nt ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech. Synonyms: decorous, proper, seemly. Antonyms: unseemly. respectable; worthy: a decent family. adequate; fair; passable: a decent wage. kind; obliging; generous:
synonyms: becoming, comely, comme il faut, decorous, seemly. proper. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness. adjective. sufficient for the purpose. “a decent wage”. synonyms: adequate, enough. sufficient. of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant.
4 days ago · 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality. Nearby is a village with a decent pub. He didn't get a decent explanation. The lack of a decent education did not defeat Rey. Synonyms: satisfactory, average, fair, all right More Synonyms of decent.
Definition of decent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
of a satisfactory quality or level: He earns a decent salary. I haven't had a decent cup of coffee since I've been here. decent adjective (HONEST) B2. honest and morally good: Decent people have had their lives ruined by his behaviour. She should do the decent thing and apologize. decent adjective (CLOTHES) wearing clothes: Can I come in?
