We use 'decent' to say something is good or okay but not perfect. It means the thing or person meets the usual standards or is okay to accept.
She has a decent job now.
This is a decent meal to eat.
'Decent' means acting in a good and correct way. It describes people or behavior that is honest and fair.
He is a decent man and helps others.
They live a decent life in the town.
We use 'decent' to show something is a good size or number, not small but enough or more than enough.
He earns a decent salary every month.
We have a decent amount of food now.
In everyday talk, especially in the UK, 'decent' means fair or okay but not amazing. People use it to show something is good enough or satisfactory.
The film was decent but not great.
She did a decent job on the test.
Sometimes people say 'decent' to point out that something is okay but has some problems. It is a polite way to complain a little.
The room was decent, but a bit cold.
He has a decent car, but it needs work.
'Decent' describes clothing or behavior that is modest, clean, and proper. It means not rude or inappropriate.
Please wear decent clothes to the event.
She always speaks in a decent way.
Sometimes, informally, 'decent' is used as a noun to mean a good or honest person, especially a man. This use is rare and seen in spoken English.
He is a decent, not a liar.
There are many decents who help others.
