DECENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DECENT?

Need another word that means the same as “decent”? Find 58 synonyms and 30 related words for “decent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Decent” are: fitting, nice, acceptable, satisfactory, respectable, upright, upstanding, honourable, honest, on the level, right-minded, law-abiding, proper, correct, appropriate, apt, apposite, fit, befitting, right, suitable, dignified, becoming, decorous, seemly, modest, tasteful, in good taste, refined, genteel, reasonable, fair, adequate, sufficient, good enough, ample, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par, competent, not bad, all right, average, tolerable, passable, trustworthy, dependable, worthy, clean-living, incorrupt, virtuous, good, ethical, moral, decently, properly

Decent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Decent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “decent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress.
• Sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public.
• Of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.
• Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour.
• Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous.
• According with custom or propriety.
• Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior- George Santayana.
• Decently clothed.
• Appropriate; fitting.
• Kind, obliging, or generous.
• Sufficient for the purpose.
• Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior.
• In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion.
• Sufficiently clothed to see visitors.
• Meeting requirements.
• Good.
• Not likely to shock or embarrass others.

Synonyms of "Decent" as an adjective (55 Words)

acceptable	Moderately good; satisfactory. Acceptable levels of radiation.
adequate	Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. She was adequate to the job.
all right	Completely given to or absorbed by.
ample	More than enough in size or scope or capacity. An ample supply.
apposite	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. The observations are apposite to the discussion.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity.
apt	Having a tendency to do something. He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
average	Relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values. The average lad likes a good night out.
becoming	Suitable or appropriate. What a becoming dress.
befitting	Appropriate to. A country which can run the prestigious tournament in a befitting manner.
clean-living	Morally pure.
competent	Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient. A highly competent surgeon.
correct	Correct in opinion or judgment. Make sure you have been given the correct information.
decorous	In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. The tete a tete was decorous in the extreme.
dependable	Consistent in performance or behavior. Dependable in one s habits.
dignified	Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. The director of the school was a dignified white haired gentleman.
ethical	Adhering to ethical and moral principles. It seems ethical and right.
fair	Just or appropriate in the circumstances. He hit a fair ball over the third base bag.
fit	Meeting adequate standards for a purpose. Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday.
fitting	Being precisely fitting and right. A fitting reward.
genteel	Marked by refinement in taste and manners. A genteel old lady.
good	Most suitable or right for a particular purpose. Accustom the child to being rewarded for good behaviour.
good enough	Morally admirable.
honest	Not forged. An honest working stiff.
honourable	Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent. A long and honourable career.
in good taste	Holding office.
incorrupt	Not decayed. A policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible.
law-abiding	Adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs.
modest	(of clothing) not revealing or emphasizing a person’s body. Drink modest amounts of alcohol.
moral	Concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles. He is a caring moral man.
nice	Requiring careful consideration. The corn and tomatoes are nice today.
not bad	Not capable of being collected.
on the level	Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another.
passable	About average; acceptable. The road is passable.
proper	Strictly so called; in its true form. A proper little do gooder aren t I.
reasonable	(of a price or product) not too expensive. It seems a reasonable enough request.
refined	Freed from impurities by processing. She was delicate and refined and unused to hardship.
respectable	(of a person’s appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable. A respectable sum.
right	Most suitable or right for a particular purpose. That sausage doesn t smell right.
right-minded	Disposed toward or having views based on what is right- Bertrand Russell.
satisfactory	Meeting requirements. Satisfactory living conditions.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. Seemly behavior.
sufficient	Enough; adequate. We have sufficient reason for supposing this to be the case.
suitable	Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. These toys are not suitable for children under five.
tasteful	Having or showing or conforming to good taste. A tasteful lounge bar.
tolerable	About average; acceptable. The climate is at least tolerable.
trustworthy	Worthy of trust or belief. An experienced and trustworthy traveling companion.
up to par	Used up.
up to scratch	In readiness.
up to standard	Extending or moving toward a higher place.
up to the mark	Open.
upright	Upright in position or posture. An upright posture.
upstanding	Standing up; erect. Upstanding powerful sheep.
virtuous	Morally excellent. She considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Worthy but tedious advice.

Usage Examples of "Decent" as an adjective

• A decent high-necked dress.
• A decent clean-living individual.
• There's a few decent players in the team.
• They would meet again after a decent interval.
• A decent burial.
• Are you decent?
• ‘Hello, miss? Are you decent.
• A decent wage.
• Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards.
• People need decent homes.
• That's awfully decent of you.
• From a decent family.
• I would kill for a decent cup of coffee.
• Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd.

Decent as an Adverb

Definitions of "Decent" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “decent” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In the right manner; correctly; suitably.
• In the right manner.

Synonyms of "Decent" as an adverb (3 Words)

decently	In a manner that is not likely to shock or embarrass others. The interior is decently furnished.
properly	In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances. Ensuring the work is carried out properly.
right	In the right manner correctly suitably. It s right spooky in there.

Usage Examples of "Decent" as an adverb

• Can't you carry me decent?

Associations of "Decent" (30 Words)

acceptable	Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory. Acceptable English usage.
comity	An association of nations for their mutual benefit. A show of public comity in the White House.
condescendingly	With condescension; in a patronizing manner. He treats his secretary condescendingly.
courtesy	A courteous or respectful or considerate act. He treated the players with courtesy and good humour.
decorous	Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct. Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss.
decorum	Suitability to the requirements of a person, rank, or occasion. He had no idea of funeral decorum.
etiquette	Rules governing socially acceptable behavior. The rules of etiquette are changing.
fair	Without favoring one party in a fair evenhanded manner. Young fair maidens.
honest	(of an action) done with good intentions even if unsuccessful or misguided. I did the only right and honest thing.
humble	Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. This experience will humble him.
humility	A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride. He needs the humility to accept that their way may be better.
innocent	Free from moral wrong; not corrupted. A man innocent of war s cruelties.
inoffensive	Giving no offense. Inoffensive behavior.
intermediate	A person at an intermediate level of knowledge or skill. Intermediate stages in a process.
moderate	A person who holds moderate views especially in politics. John moderated the discussion.
modest	Relatively moderate, limited, or small. Modest dress means that hemlines must be below the knee.
outspoken	Frank in stating one’s opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. Outspoken in their opposition to segregation.
polite	Marked by refinement in taste and manners. They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so.
proper	Of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate. To judge with my proper eyes.
respectfully	Used to express politeness to mitigate the effect of a refusal or disagreement. I must respectfully disagree with your claim.
sedate	Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. Sedate suburban domesticity.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. Seemly behavior.
staid	Characterized by dignity and propriety. Staid law firms.
straight	In a straight line directly. He pulled away in the straight to win by half a second.
truthful	Conforming to truth. Astonishingly truthful acting.
unassuming	Not arrogant or presuming. He was an unassuming and kindly man.
unbiased	Without bias. An unbiased account of her family problems.
unobjectionable	Free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers. The ends are unobjectionable it s the means that one can t accept.
unpretentious	Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. In spite of his fame he was thoroughly unpretentious.
veracious	Speaking or representing the truth. A veracious witness.