Synonyms for
Decent
Definition
Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior.
Synonyms & similar words
adequate
improperly
enough
indecent
commeilfaut
comely
ingoodorder
nice
right
decently
therightway
seemly
properly
decorous
becoming
respectable
honorable
worthy
proper
appropriate
fitting
suitable
adequate
satisfactory
tolerable
acceptable
fair
just
equitable
reasonable
moderate
mild
good
fine
upright
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- decent person
- decent job
- decent meal
- decent amount
- decent living
- decent proposal
- decent chap
Word family
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
- She always tries to do the decent thing.
- He gave a decent performance in the play.
- The food was decent but not great.
- I have a decent job that pays well.
- 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