decent /ˈdiː.sənt/adjective 7forms 3phrases 2 adjective7 •Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. •good enough, though not excellentHe's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it. •Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.Zohran Mamdani is a decent man for not accepting the pay rise he’s entitled to, as he wishes to see that money go to the poor of New York. •Conforming to perceived standards of good taste. •(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.Are you decent? May I come in? •Significant; substantial.There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them. •(no longer used) Comely; shapely; well-formed.And sable stole of Cipres Lawn, Over thy decent shoulders drawn. — 1645 formsmore decent · decentest · most decent Phrases with decent do the decent thingTo take the most honorable or appropriate course of action, even if is not necessarily in the person's own interests. halfway decentNo more than adequate.