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    decently
    /ˈdiːs(ə)ntli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a way that conforms with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour: "parents can teach their children how to behave decently"
    • 2. to an acceptable or comfortable standard; satisfactorily: "the chances of getting enough cash to live decently are poor"

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  2. in a way that is socially acceptable or good: She admitted that she hadn't always behaved decently. Candidates need to be decently dressed in order to try and get a job. See. decent. Fewer examples. She is trying to provide poor people with health care, education and decently paid jobs. People are looking for a leader who treats people decently.

    • Decent

      acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable: We get good...

  3. Decently means in a way that is socially acceptable or good. Learn how to use this adverb in sentences and see its pronunciation and translations in different languages.

  4. 1. : marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. hard-working and decent folks. it's very decent of them to help. 2. a. : conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality. decent behavior. b. : modestly clothed. 3. : free from immodesty or obscenity. decent language. 4. : fairly good : adequate, satisfactory. decent wages. 5.

  5. Definition of decently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable: We get good benefits, and the pay is decent. It costs $100 to buy a decent sleeping bag. Decent also means good or kind: They’re just decent, ordinary people. infml Decent also means wearing socially acceptable clothing: When the players were showered and decent, the reporters were allowed in.

  7. Decently means in a decent manner, kindly, or fairly good. See the adverb form, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of decently from various sources.

  8. Decently means in a satisfactory way, as in good. Find 62 similar and opposite words for decently, such as good, nicely, fine, okay, well, alright, respectably, adequately, and more.