Decent — synonyms, decent antonyms, definition

1. decent (a)

above-board amiable appropriate apt attractive average becoming chaste civil conformant courteous creditable decorous demure dressed eligible equitable esteemed estimable ethical • • •

2. decent (Adjective)

adequate comely comme il faut enough nice nuff indecent

decent (Adjective) — Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. ex. "from a decent family"

decent (Adjective) — According with custom or propriety. ex. "a decent burial"

decent (Adjective) — Conforming to conventions of sexual behaviour. ex. "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"

decent (Adjective) — Sufficient for the purpose. ex. "a decent wage"

decent (Adjective) — Decently clothed. ex. "are you decent?"

decent (Adjective) — Observing conventional sexual mores in speech, behaviour or dress. ex. "though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"

3. decent (Adverb)

decently in good order properly right the right way

decent (Adverb) — In the right manner. ex. "can't you carry me decent?"