/ Dictionary / Index D decent: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•cent Pronunciation: (dē'sunt), [key] — adj. conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech. respectable; worthy: a decent family. adequate; fair; passable: a decent wage. kind; obliging; generous: It was very decent of him to lend me his watch. suitable; appropriate: She did not have a decent coat for the cold winter. of fairly attractive appearance: a decent face. wearing enough clothing to appear in public. great; wonderful. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: decent (Thesaurus) decennium decenter Related Content Daily Word Quiz: impetuous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language