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decently Meaning & Definition

/ˈdiːsəntli/

What Does Decently Mean?

Decently is used as an adverb meaning In a decent manner. It is also used to mean To a reasonable or acceptable degree.

Decently in Brief

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈdiːsəntli/
Synonymsright, decent and properly
Antonymsimproperly and indecently
Comparative / superlativemore decently, most decently

Decently Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a decent manner.

    You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.

  2. To a reasonable or acceptable degree.

    a decently high salary

Synonyms of Decently

Decently synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Decently

Decently in a Sentence

You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.

a decently high salary

Word Forms & Grammar

decently (comparative more decently, superlative most decently)

Words That Rhyme With Decently

Origin of Decently

From decent + -ly.

Quick Answers About Decently

What part of speech is decently?

Decently is an adverb.

What is another word for decently?

Words with a similar meaning to decently include right, decent and properly. See the full list of decently synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of decently?

Words opposite in meaning to decently are improperly and indecently.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of decently?

The comparative form is more decently and the superlative form is most decently.

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