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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

Nov 30, 2025 · 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 …

DECENT meaning: 1 : polite, moral, and honest; 2 : showing kindness seeming to care about the feelings or problems of other people

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