Skip to content

What is another word for Decent? – 328 Decent Synonyms

    Need another word for Decent? Use these synonyms of Decent from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    respectable satisfactory adequate sufficient acceptable tolerable reasonable fair moderate unobjectionable pleasing pleasant agreeable nice polite courteous civil refined elegant becoming proper seemly fitting appropriate suitable good virtuous moral ethical honorable upright principled just fair-minded impartial decent courteous mannerly well-behaved well-mannered dignified respectful considerate thoughtful kind generous humane benevolent charitable noble gallant chivalrous

    Meaning of Decent

    The primary meaning of the word "Decent" is having a satisfactory or acceptable quality, or being morally upright and respectable.

    Definitions

    • Having a satisfactory or acceptable quality
    • * Morally upright and respectable
    • * Conforming to the standards of propriety or modesty

    Etymology of Decent

    The word "Decent" originates from the Latin word "decens", meaning "becoming" or "seemly", which is derived from "decere", meaning "to be fitting"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is morally upright, respectable, or conforming to social norms

    Example Uses

    • She was a decent person who always helped those in need
    • * The hotel room was decent, but the service was poor
    • * He made a decent effort to learn the new language

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    indecent obscene vile filthy disgusting repulsive distasteful unpleasant disagreeable nasty rude crude coarse rough harsh severe extreme outrageous scandalous shameful immoral unethical corrupt depraved vile wicked evil wrong bad poor inferior unsatisfactory inadequate unacceptable intolerable unreasonable unfair unjust unkind inconsiderate thoughtless mean cruel brutal savage barbarous

    Related Nouns

    morality ethics virtue decency respectability propriety modesty dignity integrity honesty justice fairness equality humanity kindness generosity charity nobility gallantry chivalry courtesy politeness civility refinement elegance sophistication culture breeding manners etiquette protocol convention tradition custom standard norm principle value ideal code rule law regulation guideline directive instruction

    Related Verbs

    respect honor esteem admire appreciate value cherish treasure praise commend approve endorse support uphold maintain defend protect preserve promote foster encourage develop improve refine cultivate polish perfect beautify adorn decorate embellish enhance enrich dignify ennoble elevate exalt glorify sanctify consecrate bless

    Related Adjectives

    moral ethical virtuous respectable decent proper modest dignified refined elegant sophisticated cultured civilized humane kind generous charitable noble gallant chivalrous courteous polite civil mannerly well-behaved well-mannered just fair impartial unbiased objective neutral equitable reasonable rational sensible wise prudent discerning perceptive astute keen sharp clever intelligent wise enlightened informed aware knowledgeable educated refined cultivated polished urbane suave debonair gracious considerate thoughtful solicitous attentive careful meticulous scrupulous conscientious meticulous thorough exacting demanding rigorous strict severe stern austere ascetic self-disciplined self-controlled temperate moderate restrained reserved discreet tactful diplomatic strategic wise prudent judicious discerning perceptive astute keen clever resourceful ingenious creative imaginative innovative original inventive daring bold courageous fearless intrepid dauntless undaunted unflinching unshakeable unwavering unrelenting uncompromising resolute firm determined decisive purposeful intentional deliberate calculated careful cautious prudent wise sage sapient discerning perceptive astute keen clever intelligent wise enlightened informed aware knowledgeable educated refined cultivated polished