decently
/'di:sntli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a morally appropriate or socially acceptable manner; properly, respectably: "decently" describes acting or behaving in a way that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, modesty, or good taste.
- In a satisfactory or adequate manner; reasonably well: "decently" can also mean to a fair or acceptable standard, though not necessarily excellently.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (Properly/Respectably):
- She always dresses decently for work.
- They asked him to behave decently at the formal dinner.
- Adverb (Adequately/Reasonably):
- The team played decently, but they didn't win.
- He was paid decently for his efforts.
Advanced Usage
- "to live decently": to live in a proper, respectable, or reasonably comfortable manner.
- After years of struggle, they finally earned enough to live decently.
- "to treat someone decently": to treat someone with basic fairness, respect, and kindness.
- Everyone deserves to be treated decently, regardless of their background.
Variants and Related Words
- Decent (adjective): conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality; satisfactory or acceptable.
- He is a decent man.
- That's a decent salary.
- Decency (noun): behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability; the quality of being decent.
- He had the decency to apologize.
Synonyms
- Properly: correctly, or in an appropriate manner.
- Respectably: in a way that earns or shows respect.
- Adequately: to a satisfactory or acceptable level.
- Reasonably: to a fair or moderate degree.
Antonyms
- Indecently: in a manner that violates accepted standards of propriety or modesty.
- Improperly: in a wrong or unsuitable way.
- Poorly: in an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner.
Adverb
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in the right manner
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please do your job properly!
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can't you carry me decent?
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in a decent manner
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they don't know how to dress decently
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