Synonyms for Decent
Definition of decent
adverb
- in the right manner; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?"
adjective
- socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; "from a decent family"; "a nice girl"
- according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "decent"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like adequate, becoming, comely can replace "decent" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 14 alternatives available, "decent" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Decent" in song lyrics
See how decent is used in real songs:
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"But the weed was still decent"
Bizzy Bone — Voices in My Head -
"Drugs where you sleepin', just ain't decent"
Cormega f/ Tiffany — Love is Love -
"But eack rhyme being stated is well past decent"
Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew — Everybody's Got 2 Get Some