Definition of decent
1
: marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill
hard-working and decent folks it's very decent of them to help
b
: modestly clothed
3
: free from immodesty or obscenity
decent language
4
: fairly good : adequate, satisfactory
decent wages
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The first known use of decent was in 1539
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