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- [in-dee-suh nt]
- /ɪnˈdi sənt/
- /ɪnˈdiː.sənt/
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- [in-dee-suh nt]
- /ɪnˈdi sənt/
Definitions of indecently word
- adjective indecently offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior. 1
- adjective indecently not decent; unbecoming or unseemly: indecent haste. 1
- noun indecently In an indecent manner. 1
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Origin of indecently
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin indecent- (stem of indecēns) unseemly. See in-3, decent
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Parts of speech for Indecently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indecently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indecently
adv indecently
- offensively — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- annoyingly — causing annoyance; irritatingly bothersome: annoying delays.
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
adverb indecently
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- lewdly — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
- licentious — sexually unrestrained; lascivious; libertine; lewd.
- impolitely — In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
- discourteously — In a discourteous manner.
Antonyms for indecently
adv indecently
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- suavely — (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
adverb indecently
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
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