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

Words With Friends Score: 16

decently is a valid Words With Friends word