Decent vs. Good

Difference Between Decent and Good
Decentadjective
(obsolete) Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
Goodadjective
(of people)
Decentadjective
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
Goodadjective
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
good intentionsDecentadjective
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
Are you decent? May I come in?Goodadjective
Competent or talented.
a good swimmerDecentadjective
Fair; good enough; okay.
He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it.Goodadjective
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm good for it.Decentadjective
Significant; substantial.
There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them.Goodadjective
(US) Satisfied or at ease
Would you like a glass of water? — I'm good.[Are] you good? — Yeah, I'm fine.Decentadjective
(obsolete) Comely; shapely; well-formed.
Goodadjective
(of capabilities)
Decentadjective
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous;
from a decent familya nice girlGoodadjective
Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
it’s a good watch;the flashlight batteries are still goodDecentadjective
according with custom or propriety;
her becoming modestycomely behaviorit is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for moneya decent burialseemly behaviorGoodadjective
Effective.
a good workerDecentadjective
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior;
speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewdGoodadjective
(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.
in good soothDecentadjective
enough to meet a purpose;
an adequate incomethe food was adequatea decent wageenough foodfood enoughGoodadjective
(of properties and qualities)
Decentadjective
decently clothed;
are you decent?Goodadjective
(of food)
Decentadjective
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress;
a modest neckline in her dressthough one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standardsGoodadjective
Healthful.
carrots are good for you;walking is good for youDecentadverb
in the right manner;
please do your job properly!can't you carry me decent?Goodadjective
Pleasant; enjoyable.
the music, dancing, and food were very good;we had a good timeGoodadjective
Favourable.
a good omen;good weatherGoodadjective
Beneficial; worthwhile.
a good jobGoodadjective
Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
Goodadjective
Very, extremely.
The soup is good and hot.Goodadjective
Holy especially when capitalized .
Good FridayGoodadjective
(of quantities)
Goodadjective
Reasonable in amount.
all in good timeGoodadjective
Large in amount or size.
a good while longer;a good number of seeds;A good part of his day was spent shopping.It will be a good while longer until he's done.He's had a good amount of troubles, he has.Goodadjective
Full; entire; at least as much as.
This hill will take a good hour and a half to climb.The car was a good ten miles away.Goodinterjection
That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.
Good! I can leave now.Goodadverb
(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
Goodnoun
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
Goodnoun
(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
Goodnoun
(uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
The best is the enemy of the good.Goodnoun
An item of merchandise.
Goodverb
To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
Goodverb
To make good; turn to good; improve.
Goodverb
To make improvements or repairs.
Goodverb
To benefit; gain.
Goodverb
To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
Goodverb
To satisfy; indulge; gratify.
Goodverb
To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.
Goodverb
To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.
Goodnoun
benefit;
for your own goodwhat's the good of worrying?Goodnoun
moral excellence or admirableness;
there is much good to be found in peopleGoodnoun
that which is good or valuable or useful;
weigh the good against the badamong the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realizationGoodadjective
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;
good news from the hospitala good report cardwhen she was good she was very very gooda good knife is one good for cuttingthis stump will make a good picnic tablea good checka good jokea good exterior painta good secretarya good dress for the officeGoodadjective
having the normally expected amount;
gives full measuregives good measurea good mile from hereGoodadjective
morally admirable
Goodadjective
deserving of esteem and respect;
all respectable companies give guaranteesruined the family's good nameGoodadjective
promoting or enhancing well-being;
an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countriesthe beneficial effects of a temperate climatethe experience was good for herGoodadjective
superior to the average;
in fine spiritsa fine studentmade good gradesmorale was goodhad good weather for the paradeGoodadjective
agreeable or pleasing;
we all had a good timegood mannersGoodadjective
of moral excellence;
a genuinely good persona just causean upright and respectable manthe life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuousGoodadjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
adept in handicraftsan adept juggleran expert joba good mechanica practiced marksmana proficient engineera lesser-known but no less skillful composerthe effect was achieved by skillful retouchingGoodadjective
thorough;
had a good workoutgave the house a good cleaningGoodadjective
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friendmy sisters and brothers are near and dearGoodadjective
having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;
his benevolent smilea benevolent natureGoodadjective
financially sound;
a good investmenta secure investmentGoodadjective
most suitable or right for a particular purpose;
a good time to plant tomatoesthe right time to actthe time is ripe for great sociological changesGoodadjective
resulting favorably;
its a good thing that I wasn't thereit is good that you stayedit is well that no one saw youall's well that ends wellGoodadjective
exerting force or influence;
the law is effective immediatelya warranty good for two yearsthe law is already in effect (or in force)Goodadjective
feeling healthy and free of aches and pains;
I feel goodGoodadjective
capable of pleasing;
good looksGoodadjective
appealing to the mind;
good musica serious bookGoodadjective
in excellent physical condition;
good teethI still have one good lega sound mind in a sound bodyGoodadjective
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health;
beneficial effects of a balanced dieta good night's sleepthe salutary influence of pure airGoodadjective
not forged;
a good dollar billGoodadjective
not left to spoil;
the meat is still goodGoodadjective
generally admired;
good tasteGoodadverb
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well');
the children behaved wella task well donethe party went wellhe slept wella well-argued thesisa well-planned partythe baby can walk pretty goodGoodadverb
in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly');
he was soundly defeatedwe beat him good