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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
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

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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