Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Decent.
How to pronounce decent:
US
Decent - as an adjective
Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
Example: "Speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indecent11Decent - as an adverb
In the right manner; correctly; suitably
Example: "Please do your job properly!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decently14properly15right9Decent - as an adjective satellite
Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
Example: "From a decent family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nice6In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Example: "A decent burial"; "we have come to dedicate a portion of that field...it is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fitting11Sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
Example: "Are you decent?"
Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
Example: "Though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"
Meeting requirements
Example: "The step makes a satisfactory seat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptable18satisfactory20Example Sentences
"She's a decent person who always tries to do the right thing."
"He did a decent job on his science project and received a good grade."
"The restaurant we went to last night had decent food and service."
"I need to find a decent pair of shoes for the wedding."
"My sister bought me a decent laptop for my birthday."
Word Game Points
Is DECENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DECENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DECENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
