adv
decently
DEE-suhnt-lee
Decently (adv) means In a proper, respectable, or fair manner. Example: “She always treats her staff decently.”
adv
1
In a proper, respectable, or fair manner.
"She always treats her staff decently."
2
To a reasonably good degree.
"The team played decently well despite missing two starters."
How to use decently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProperly, fairly, or reasonably well.
Common pairings
behave decently
do decently well
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more decently
- Superlative
- most decently
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Etymology
From "decent" + the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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indecently
Related words
Rhymes for decently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decently” mean?
The word “decently” means in a proper, respectable, or fair manner. In plain terms, properly, fairly, or reasonably well.
How do you pronounce “decently”?
“Decently” is pronounced DEE-suhnt-lee (/ˈdiːsəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “decently” in a sentence?
Here is “decently” used in a sentence: “She always treats her staff decently.”
What part of speech is “decently”?
“Decently” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “decently” have?
“Decently” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a proper, respectable, or fair manner.
