# decently

**Pronunciation:** /ˈdiːsəntlɪ/ · DEE-sent-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: Manners

In a way that is socially acceptable, modest, and proper; or of a satisfactory standard.

## Examples

- He behaved decently throughout the difficult negotiation.
- The hotel room was small but decently furnished.
- She spoke decently about her former colleagues, despite their disagreements.

## Meaning 2: Sufficiency

To a satisfactory or acceptable standard; quite good.

## Examples

- The meal was decently cooked, though not exceptional.
- He's decently intelligent for his age.
- The company offers decently paid jobs.

## Synonyms

- properly — Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals.
- respectably — In a way that is considered socially acceptable and proper.
- fittingly — In a way that is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.
- appropriately — In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.

## Antonyms

- improperly — Not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals.
- inappropriately — In a way that is not suitable or right for a particular situation.

## Collocations

- decently dressed — She was decently dressed for the formal occasion.
- decently behaved — The children behaved decently at the party.
- decently paid — He found a decently paid job in the city.

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/decently

[Browse the English learner dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english)