The meaning of DECENT is marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. How to use decent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decent.

DECENT definition: conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech. See examples of decent used in a sentence.

(Definition of decent from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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 …

Morally upright; moral or respectable: "the corruption that allows the unscrupulous to grow rich while decent people labor to earn an honest wage" (Amitav Ghosh).

Definition of decent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Descent means going downwards, a downward slope, or ancestry. Decent means civilized or good.

Jan 3, 2026 · Meaning ‘kind, pleasant’ is from 1902. decent (comparative more decent, superlative most decent) Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to …

[ be + ~] properly dressed: I'm not decent yet; I'll be right down when I am. adequate; passable; acceptable: a decent room and dinner for a low price. kind; courteous:[be + ~ + of] was very decent …

Becoming, fit, or suitable in words, behavior, dress, etc.; proper; seemly; decorous. Specifically Proper with regard to modesty; free from indelicacy; conformable to some standard of modesty. Moderate; …