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.

Informal . wearing enough clothing to appear in public.

Slang . great; wonderful.

noun

comeliness , correctness , decorousness , decorum , properness , propriety , respectability , respectableness , seemliness