Definition of DECENTLY

decently

Adverb

  • in a decent manner
    • "they don't know how to dress decently"
  • in the right manner

Adv

  • In a decent manner.
  • To a reasonable or acceptable degree.

Examples

  • a decently high salary
  • You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.

Origin / Etymology

From decent + -ly.

Synonyms

decent, in good order, properly, right, the right way

Scrabble Score: 14

decently: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
decently: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decently: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

decently: valid Words With Friends Word