decently
adverb/ˈdiːsəntli/
Frequency rank: #14,712 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate, respectable, or satisfactory.
Example sentence
She was dressed decently for the job interview, which impressed the hiring manager.
Synonyms & related words
- properly
- appropriately
- respectably
- suitably
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