Decently: meaning, definitions and examples
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decently
[ ˈdiːsəntli ]
used to describe the manner in which something is done
In a satisfactory and acceptable way; fairly
Synonyms
acceptably, adequately, satisfactorily
Examples of usage
- He plays the guitar decently, but he's not a professional musician.
- She speaks English decently, considering it's not her first language.
used to describe the degree or extent of something
To a reasonably good or considerable extent
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is decently tall for her age.
- The company is decently profitable.
Translations
Translations of the word "decently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decentemente
🇮🇳 सम्मानजनक ढंग से
🇩🇪 anständig
🇮🇩 dengan baik
🇺🇦 пристойно
🇵🇱 przyzwoicie
🇯🇵 まともに
🇫🇷 décemment
🇪🇸 decentemente
🇹🇷 düzgün bir şekilde
🇰🇷 품위 있게
🇸🇦 بأدب
🇨🇿 slušně
🇸🇰 slušne
🇨🇳 体面地
🇸🇮 spodobno
🇮🇸 sæmilega
🇰🇿 әдептілікпен
🇬🇪 სათანადოდ
🇦🇿 layiqli şəkildə
🇲🇽 decentemente
Word origin
The word 'decently' comes from the Middle English word 'decentli', which means 'suitably' or 'properly'. It is derived from the Old French word 'decent', which comes from the Latin word 'decens', meaning 'fitting' or 'proper'. The use of 'decently' has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to satisfactory performance and extent.
See also: decency, decent, indecency, indecent, indecently.