Definition of "decent" in Englisch

adjective

1. Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

2. (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

3. (informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

   • Are you decent? May I come in?

4. Fair; acceptable; okay.

   • He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.

5. Significant; substantial.

   • There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.

6. Conforming to perceived standards of good taste.

7. (obsolete) Comely; shapely; well-formed.

noun

1. Misspelling of descent.