Decent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdiː.sənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Decent is an adjective meaning Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
Meaning
Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
More Meanings
- (informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
- Fair; acceptable; okay.
- Significant; substantial.
- Conforming to perceived standards of good taste.
- Misspelling of descent.
- (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
- (obsolete) Comely; shapely; well-formed.
Example Sentences
Are you decent? May I come in?
And ſable ſtole of Cipres Lawn, Over thy decent ſhoulders drawn.
There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.
He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.
Synonyms for decent
Depending on context, synonyms include good, moral, satisfactory, modest, comely, adequate.
Antonyms for decent
Common opposites include bad, immoral, indecent, underdressed, inadequate, poor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adequate, seemly, sufficient, properly, enough, respectable.
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