decently

decently

English

Etymology

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English decent
English -ly
English decently

    From decent + -ly.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdiːsəntli/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

    Adverb

    decently (comparative more decently, superlative most decently)

    1. In a decent manner.
      Synonyms: correctly, modestly, right-mindedly; see also Thesaurus:virtuously
      You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.
    2. To a reasonable or acceptable degree.
      a decently high salary

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