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decently

adverb

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈdiːsəntli

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adverb

  1. in the right manner; correctly; suitably

    “please do your job properly!”

adverb

  1. in a decent manner

    “they don't know how to dress decently”

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Example Sentences

please do your job properly!
can't you carry me decent?
they don't know how to dress decently

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