decent

adjective
UK: /ˈdiːsnt/
US: /ˈdiːsənt/

  1. Of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.

    1. I thought the hotel was decent enough for the price. [ ] [ ]
    2. She earns a decent salary, allowing her to live comfortably in the city. [ ] [ ]

  2. Respectable and morally acceptable.

    1. They waited a decent interval before announcing the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to behave in a decent manner, showing respect for others opinions. [ ] [ ]

  3. Kind; obliging.

    1. He's a decent guy, always willing to help out. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was decent enough to drive me home after the party. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acceptable respectable kind satisfactory good honest upright suitable
decent adverb

  1. In a decent way or manner.

    1. Could you please dress decently for the occasion? [ ] [ ]
    2. He behaved decently throughout the difficult negotiation process. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decent" in English means: Of an acceptable standard; satisfactory., Respectable and morally acceptable., Kind; obliging..

The phonetic transcription of "decent" is /ˈdiːsnt/ in British English and /ˈdiːsənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decent": acceptable, respectable, kind, satisfactory, good, honest, upright, suitable.

Example usage of "decent": "I thought the hotel was decent enough for the price.". More examples on the page.