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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" Similar Opposite
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word decent, from moral integrity to adequate quality. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of decent.
Decent means socially acceptable or good, or wearing clothes. It can also mean acceptable, reasonable, or passable. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
The adjective decent means sufficient or acceptable. The local diner you like to frequent may not serve a four-star breakfast, but it probably has decent food. Though the concept is a little dated, people of "decent society" are socially correct. They don't break the law, behave rudely, use impolite language, or wear inappropriate clothing.
Decent is an adjective that can mean acceptable, proper, suitable, or kind. It can also mean not indecent, chaste, or respectable. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of decent.
Definition of decent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Decent means conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, respectable, adequate, or kind. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of decent and its synonyms in different dictionaries.
Learn the meaning of decent as an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Decent can mean morally upright, not immodest, or conforming to social standards.
