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decently

 

[ ˈdiːsəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe the degree or extent of something

To a reasonably good or considerable extent

Synonyms

fairly, quite, reasonably

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,194, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.