Meaning & Definition of Decent in English

1. Socially or conventionally correct

• Refined or virtuous

• "From a decent family"

• "A nice girl"

2. According with custom or propriety

• "Her becoming modesty"

• "Comely behavior"

• "It is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"

• "A decent burial"

• "Seemly behavior"

3. Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

• "Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- george santayana

4. Sufficient for the purpose

• "An adequate income"

• "The food was adequate"

• "A decent wage"

• "Enough food"

• "Food enough"

5. Decently clothed

• "Are you decent?"

6. Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

• "A modest neckline in her dress"

• "Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"

1. In the right manner

• "Please do your job properly!"

• "Can't you carry me decent?"