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decently

adverb

Simple meaning

To a reasonable or acceptable degree.

Pronunciation

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deesuhntlee

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ˈdisəntli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. To a reasonable or acceptable degree.

  2. In the right manner; correctly; suitably

  3. In a decent manner

    “They don't know how to dress decently.”

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

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decently burieddecently covereddecently clotheddecently interreddecently claddecently paiddecently possible

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  • decentadverbBase word

    In the right manner.

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Sense: to a reasonable or acceptable degree

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