Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an indecent manner: In a way that offends against accepted standards of decency or modesty, especially in relation to sexual matters or appearance.
   • To an improper or unacceptable degree: In a manner that is shockingly excessive or unreasonable.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • She was accused of being indecently dressed for the formal ceremony.
  • The lawyer argued that the paparazzi had indecently invaded the family's privacy.
  • He was promoted indecently quickly, leading to rumors of favoritism.

Advanced Usage

• "indecently exposed": Refers to being uncovered or revealed in a way considered lewd or improper for public view.
  • The statue was criticized for being indecently exposed.
• "indecently soon": Used to emphasize that something happened with unseemly or inappropriate haste.
  • He proposed indecently soon after they met.

Variants and Related Words

• Indecent (adjective): Not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior, especially in relation to sexual matters; improper.
  • The film was banned for indecent content.
• Indecency (noun): The state or quality of being indecent; an indecent act or expression.
  • He was arrested for public indecency.

Synonyms

• Immodestly: In a manner lacking humility or decency, especially in dress or behavior.
• Lewdly: In an obscene or crude manner, emphasizing sexual indecency.
• Improperly: In a manner not in accordance with accepted rules or standards.

Antonyms

• Decently: In a manner that conforms with accepted standards of propriety and good taste.
• Modestly: In an unassuming manner; not excessively or flamboyantly, especially regarding dress or behavior.

Related Phrases

• Act indecently: To behave in a lewd or improper manner.
  • The man was warned for acting indecently in the park.
• Indecently assault: A legal term for a sexual assault that does not involve rape.
  • He was charged with indecently assaulting a minor.

Adverb

1. in an indecent manner
   • she was rather indecently dressed