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- DictionaryDe·cent/ˈdēs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior: "the good name of such a decent and innocent person"
- 2. of an acceptable standard; satisfactory: "people need decent homes"
Definition of decent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech. respectable; worthy: a decent family. adequate; fair; passable: a decent wage. kind; obliging; generous: It was very decent of him to lend me his watch.
in English. decent. Thesaurus > good enough but not excellent > decent. These are words and phrases related to decent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of decent.
(attributive) of an acceptable standard; satisfactory people need decent homes good there's a few decent players in the team (British English, informal) kind, obliging, or generous that's awfully decent of you
pronunciation: di snt. features: Word Combinations ( adjective) The meaning of decent. Definition of decent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Decent - Morally or socially acceptable, or that conforms to a standard of propriety or respectability.
Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective decent mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective decent, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
