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Definition of Decent
1. Adjective. Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. "A nice girl"
2. Adverb. In the right manner. "Can't you carry me decent?"
Exact synonyms: Decently, In Good Order, Properly, Right, The Right Way
Antonyms: Improperly
Partainyms: Proper
Antonyms: Improperly
Partainyms: Proper
3. Adjective. According with custom or propriety. "Seemly behavior"
Exact synonyms: Becoming, Comely, Comme Il Faut, Decorous, Seemly
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Becomingness, Decency, Decorousness, Decorum, Seemliness
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Becomingness, Decency, Decorousness, Decorum, Seemliness
4. Adjective. Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior. "Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"
5. Adjective. Sufficient for the purpose. "Food enough"
6. Adjective. Decently clothed. "Are you decent?"
7. Adjective. Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress. "Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"
Definition of Decent
1. a. Suitable in words, behavior, dress, or ceremony; becoming; fit; decorous; proper; seemly; as, decent conduct; decent language.
Definition of Decent
1. conforming to recognized standards of propriety [adj -CENTER, -CENTEST] : DECENTLY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Decent
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