Word Adverb
decently
adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdisəntɫi/ UK /dˈiːsəntli/ de·cent·ly
Definition
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.
Examples
“The hotel room was decently priced for a city center location.”
“The team played decently throughout the first half, but their lack of focus in the second half cost them the match.”
“While the initial proposal was not perfect, the committee felt it was decently balanced and provided a solid foundation for further negotiation.”
Etymology
From decent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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