decently
/ˈdiːsntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdiːsntli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdē-sᵊnt-lē/ (ame, mw)
decently — adverb
1. to behave or do something in a proper, kind, or satisfactory way — for example,
to behave or do something in a proper, kind, or satisfactory way — for example, treating people with respect, dressing suitably for a formal event, or completing a task to a reasonable standard.
Kwame dressed decently for the wedding, wearing a fresh shirt and polished shoes.
decently dressed — socially appropriate clothing
The hotel room was decently clean for the price we paid.
decently + adjective (clean) — satisfactory standard
Ananya always treats her colleagues decently, even when she disagrees with them.
Theo earns a decently good living from his furniture repair business.
"If you cannot behave decently at the table, you may leave," said the host.
- properly
more formal; focuses on following rules or standards rather than kindness
- respectably
emphasises gaining others' approval; slightly more formal
- adequately
focuses on meeting a minimum standard; less about social behaviour
- badly
general opposite for quality or behaviour
- improperly
more formal; opposite for social conduct
文法句型
verb + decently
decently + adjective
用法筆記
Commonly used with verbs of behaviour (behave, treat, dress) and with adjectives describing quality (clean, good, paid, sized). Often carries a tone of meeting a minimum expectation rather than excelling.