B2adjective 2K

Decent

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/

Meaning of Decent

of a good enough standard or quality

In simple words: Good enough; acceptable.

Decent in a sentence

• She has a decent understanding of the topic.
• The restaurant offers decent food at reasonable prices.
• He earned a decent salary working at the company.
• It's important to have decent manners in social situations.
• The movie was decent, but I expected more from it.

How to use Decent

Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'decent' like a 'decent meal' – it's not gourmet, but it's satisfactory.

Related words

Collocations with Decent

• be
• look
• really
• very
• perfectly
• to
• be
• very
• really
• perfectly
• do the decent thing
• be
• look
• really
• very
• perfectly
• to

Synonyms for Decent

• acceptable
• reasonable
• satisfactory
• adequate
• passable

Opposites of Decent

• poor
• subpar
• inferior

Common mistakes with Decent

• Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'.
• Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'.

Frequently asked questions about Decent

What does Decent mean?

Good enough; acceptable.

What is the definition of Decent?

of a good enough standard or quality

How do you use Decent in a sentence?

She has a decent understanding of the topic.

Can you give another example of Decent?

The restaurant offers decent food at reasonable prices.

What are synonyms for Decent?

Common alternatives include acceptable, reasonable, satisfactory, adequate, passable.

What is the opposite of Decent?

Opposite meanings include poor, subpar, inferior.

What words go with Decent?

It commonly pairs with be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to.

What are common mistakes when using Decent?

Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'. Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'.

How do you pronounce Decent?

US: /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Decent?

Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations.

What CEFR level is Decent?

"Decent" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.