decent

• Décrit quelque chose qui correspond à un standard ou une qualité acceptable ; également utilisé pour décrire une personne qui est bonne, juste et moralement stable.

Describes something that is of an acceptable standard or quality; also used to describe a person who is kind, fair, and morally upright.

1. Acceptable or satisfactoryA2informal

   Of a satisfactory or acceptable standard; good enough.

   Décent, convenable

   • The hotel was decent for the price we paid.
   • He did a decent job on the project.
   • We had a decent meal at the new restaurant.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateall rightfinenot badokaypassablereasonablesatisfactorysufficient

   Antonymesinadequateinferiorpoorsubstandardunacceptableunsatisfactory

2. Respectable or properB1formal

   Conforming to generally accepted standards of morality or respectability.

   convenable, respectable

   • She is a decent, hardworking person.
   • It's not decent to talk about such things in public.
   • He comes from a decent family.

   Synonymesdecorousethicalgoodhonorablemoralprincipledproperrespectablerighteousseemlyuprightvirtuous

   Antonymesimmoralimproperindecentunbecomingunseemly

3. Kind or generousB1informal

   Showing kindness, generosity, or fairness towards others.

   Bienveillant, généreux

   • That was very decent of you to help.
   • He's a decent guy who always shares his lunch.
   • She made a decent offer for the used car.

   Synonymesaccommodatingbenevolentcharitableconsideratefairgenerousgoodgracioushelpfulhumanekindniceobligingthoughtful

   Antonymescruelinhumanemaliciousmeannastyselfishunkindvicious