Synonyms for

Decent

Adjective / ˈdi:sʌnt / Another word for decent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

nice adequate becoming enough decently indecent comely decorous right seemly properly improperly respectable honorable worthy proper appropriate fitting suitable adequate satisfactory tolerable acceptable fair just equitable reasonable moderate mild good fine upright

Synonyms by register

Formal

respectable proper fitting appropriate

Informal

okay alright good enough satisfactory

Literary

worthy commendable creditable

Antonyms

indecent improper unacceptable inappropriate unseemly vulgar obscene

Common collocations

  • decent person
  • decent job
  • decent meal
  • decent amount
  • decent living
  • decent proposal
  • decent chap

Word family

noun decency
adjective decent
adverb decently

Usage note

Often used to mean 'satisfactory' or 'acceptable' in a mild way. Can also mean morally good or respectable.

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Example sentences

  1. She always tries to do the decent thing.
  2. He gave a decent performance in the play.
  3. The food was decent but not great.
  4. I have a decent job that pays well.
  5. We need to find a decent place to stay for the night.

Quotes

  • A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization. - Samuel Johnson
  • A decent and manly examination of the acts of government should not only be tolerated, but encouraged. - William Wells Brown
  • The decency of American society begins and ends with baseball. - Ernie Harwell

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