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decently

/ˈdiː.sənt.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈdiː.sənt.li/

An adverb meaning "in a way that is acceptable, proper, or of a good standard." It can refer to behaving with moral propriety, dressing appropriately, or performing a task to a satisfactory degree.

ruНаречие, означающее «приемлемым, подобающим образом или на хорошем уровне». Может относиться к морально правильному поведению, соответствующей одежде или удовлетворительному выполнению задачи.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera aceptable, apropiada o a un nivel bueno'. Puede referirse a un comportamiento moralmente correcto, a una vestimenta adecuada o a la realización satisfactoria de una tarea.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière acceptable, appropriée ou à un bon niveau ». Peut se rapporter à un comportement moralement correct, à une tenue vestimentaire convenable ou à l'exécution satisfaisante d'une tâche.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf akzeptable, angemessene oder gute Weise geschieht. Es kann sich auf moralisch korrektes Verhalten, passende Kleidung oder eine zufriedenstellende Leistung beziehen.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira aceitável, adequada ou em bom nível. Pode se referir a comportamento moralmente correto, vestimenta apropriada ou execução satisfatória de uma tarefa.zh副词,表示以可接受、得体或良好的方式。可指行为合乎道德或礼仪、着装得体,也可指任务完成得还不错。arظرف يعني بطريقة مقبولة أو لائقة أو على مستوى جيد. وقد يشير إلى السلوك الأخلاقي السليم أو اللباس المناسب أو الأداء المرضي.

  1. In a proper or acceptable manner B1 formal

    In a way that is considered morally correct, appropriate, or socially acceptable.

    • She always dresses decently for formal occasions.
    • He behaved decently during the entire meeting.
    • They treated their guests decently and with respect.

    ruПриличноesdecentementefrde façon convenabledeAnständigptDecentementezh得体地arبشكل لائق

    Synonyms: appropriatelybecominglycorrectlyfittinglyhonorablyproperlyrespectablysuitably

    Antonyms: improperlyinappropriatelyindecentlyunacceptablyunseemly

  2. In a satisfactory or adequate manner B1 informal

    In a way that meets a reasonable standard; sufficiently well.

    • The job pays decently enough to cover the bills.
    • He can speak French decently after a year of study.
    • The car runs decently despite its age.

    ruПриемлемоesdecentemente, de manera adecuadafrde manière satisfaisantedeAnnehmbarptAceitavelmentezh尚可arبشكل مقبول

    Synonyms: acceptablyadequatelyfairlymoderatelypassablyreasonablysatisfactorilysufficientlytolerably

    Antonyms: inadequatelypoorly

  • more decently comparative form
  • most decently superlative form