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- [dee-suh nt]
- /ˈdi sənt/
- /ˈdiː.sənt/
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- [dee-suh nt]
- /ˈdi sənt/
Definitions of decently word
- adjective decently conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech. 1
- adjective decently respectable; worthy: a decent family. 1
- adjective decently adequate; fair; passable: a decent wage. 1
- adjective decently kind; obliging; generous: It was very decent of him to lend me his watch. 1
- adjective decently suitable; appropriate: She did not have a decent coat for the cold winter. 1
- adjective decently of fairly attractive appearance: a decent face. 1
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Origin of decently
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin decent- (stem of decēns) fitting (present participle of decēre to be fitting; see -ent), akin to decus honor
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Parts of speech for Decently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decently
adv decently
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
adverb decently
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
Antonyms for decently
adv decently
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
adverb decently
- improperly — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
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