decently

/ˈdiːsntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdiːsntli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdē-sᵊnt-lē/ (ame, mw)

decently — 副詞

1. to behave or do something in a proper, kind, or satisfactory way — for example,

1.副詞B2
釋義

得體地

以合宜、恰當的方式

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.

例句

Kwame dressed decently for the wedding, wearing a fresh shirt and polished shoes.

Kwame 穿著整潔的襯衫和擦亮的皮鞋出席婚禮，穿得很得體。

decently dressed — socially appropriate clothing

The hotel room was decently clean for the price we paid.

以我們付的價錢來說，這間旅館房間還算乾淨。

decently + adjective (clean) — satisfactory standard

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌She dressed decent for the occasion.
✅She dressed decently for the occasion.
💡'decent' is an adjective; 'decently' is the adverb form required to modify verbs.
❌He decently treated his guests.
✅He treated his guests decently.
💡'decently' as a manner adverb typically follows the verb, not precedes it.