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decently

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdisəntɫi// UK //dˈiːsəntli// de·cent·ly

adv. in a way that is good enough or meets a basic standard. You use this when something is not perfect, but it is still acceptable or fair.

adv. to a satisfactory or acceptable degree; in a manner that meets a minimum standard of quality or morality.


SIMPLE

The hotel room was decently priced for a city center location.

CONTEXTUAL

The team played decently throughout the first half, but their lack of focus in the second half cost them the match.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal was not perfect, the committee felt it was decently balanced and provided a solid foundation for further negotiation.

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From decent + -ly.

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