decent (Meaning)
decent (s)
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
meeting requirements
decent (a)
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
decent (r)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
decent (a.)
Suitable in words, behavior, dress, or ceremony; becoming; fit; decorous; proper; seemly; as, decent conduct; decent language.
Free from immodesty or obscenity; modest.
Comely; shapely; well-formed.
Moderate, but competent; sufficient; hence, respectable; fairly good; reasonably comfortable or satisfying; as, a decent fortune; a decent person.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decent
Synonyms:
- virtuous
- respected
- noble
- right-minded
- all right
- proper
- upright
- righteous
- straight
- right
- correct
- just
- worthy
Antonyms:
- debauched
- unprincipled
- atrocious
- villainous
- degenerate
- low
- evil-minded
- indecorous
- evil-minded
- objectionable
- indecorous
- offensive
- infamous
- vile
- unprincipled
- base
- unrighteous
- unscrupulous
- perverted
- dissolute
- objectionable
- unrighteous
- perverted
- unbecoming
- vicious
- base
- mean
- naughty
- vicious
- debased
- villainous
- depraved
- offensive
- dissolute
- infamous
- vile
- atrocious
- debased
- naughty
- degenerate
- unbecoming
- mean
- depraved
- debauched
- unscrupulous
- low
Synonyms:
- upstanding
- incorruptible
- inoffensive
- exemplary
- legitimate
- scrupulous
- angelic
- decorous
- blameless
- moralistic
- uncorrupted
- commendable
- principled
- clean
- immaculate
- reputable
- high-minded
- irreproachable
- esteemed
- unobjectionable
- innocent
- guiltless
- pure
- law-abiding
- seemly
- creditable
- spotless
- unerring
Antonyms:
decent Sentence Examples
- Despite facing tough competition, the company managed to secure a decent market share.
- After hours of searching, she finally found a decent apartment within her budget.
- The hotel offered decent amenities, making it a popular choice among travelers.
- He was satisfied with the decent salary offered for the position.
- The weather forecast predicted decent conditions for the outdoor event.
- Although it wasn't extravagant, the restaurant served decent food at reasonable prices.
- She made a decent effort to complete the project on time.
- The team put up a decent performance in the tournament, reaching the semi-finals.
- With some decent training, he believed he could improve his skills further.
- Despite the challenges, they managed to maintain a decent standard of living.
FAQs About the word decent
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous, in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion, conforming to conventions of sexual behav
nice, honest, ethical, good, moral, true, honorable, virtuous, respected, noble
incorrect, incorrect, evil, improper, wicked, unseemly, wrong, indecent, bad, unethical
Despite facing tough competition, the company managed to secure a decent market share.
After hours of searching, she finally found a decent apartment within her budget.
The hotel offered decent amenities, making it a popular choice among travelers.
He was satisfied with the decent salary offered for the position.
