[de.cent] adj [MF or L; MF, fr. L decent-, decens, prp. of decere to be fitting; akin to L decus honor, dignus worthy, Gk dokein to seem, seem good] (1539) 1 archaic a: appropriate b: well-formed: handsome
2. a: conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality b: modestly clothed
3: free from immodesty or obscenity
4: fairly good but not excellent: adequate, satisfactory "~ wages"
5: marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill "hard-working and ~ folks" syn see chaste -- de.cent.ly adv