Decent
Adjective
UK
/ˈdiː.sənt/
US
/ˈdiː.sənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Good, proper, fair, or acceptable in quality or behaviour.
Example
"He is a decent man."
"She cooked a decent dinner that was simple but filling after a long day of work."
"He wore a decent outfit to the interview, showing respect and seriousness to the company."
Explanation
Decent describes something good enough, proper, or acceptable. For example, a decent meal means food that tastes good and is satisfying. A decent person is someone who behaves kindly, fairly, and respectfully. It doesn’t mean perfect, but it means good in a basic or honest way. Decent can also mean polite, like “Wear decent clothes to the party” meaning clothes that are suitable and not embarrassing. Sometimes, it means “fairly good” but not great, like “The movie was decent” meaning it was okay.