decently

adverb

Definition of decentlynext
as in good
in a satisfactory way her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly

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Recent Examples of decently Aledo played decently against the run, but allowed three long touchdown runs of 77, 55 and 33 yards against Martin with the other 25 rushing attempts netting zero yards. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 The kitchen and bathroom are decently renovated, if monochromatic and unexciting. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 Miller played decently during the Dolphins’ preseason finale and had some good moments during the final two weeks of training camp. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Cam Gill earned a pair of fumble recoveries, true, and had a decently productive preseason. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026 Some testers also noted that the Ultra excels as a camera viewfinder, while performing decently across gaming, productivity, and entertainment. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The relentlessness of this worldwide bond market rout is unnerving, pushing yields to decently attractive levels. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The entrance opens next to the living room, which is decently proportioned for such a compact model. — Adam Williams july 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026 Even with a decently quick fire, shooting the flaming arrow with the makeshift bow with any aim was tough for former NFL player Wes. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
  1. good
  2. fine
  3. nicely
  4. well
  5. alright
  6. respectably
  7. adequately
Adverb
  • Five weeks before the midterm elections, Republicans seized on the promise of good-paying jobs and a central role for the heartland in the push for American steel manufacturing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • From this interviewer’s perspective, Diaz appears remarkably good-humored on the eve of his publicity whirlwind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Ungrafted vines give this vertical, saline energy, and the tannins are fine-grained.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • The Horned Frogs also have one of the country’s best tight ends in Kari Ashley, who has been a breakout star.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The cosmonauts plonked down on November 19th, 1965 in the Midlands market town of Rugby, a cultural backwater best known for the sport, the school, and wartime poet Rupert Brooke, in that order.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Though the spacecraft seemed to work alright, the crew got a little snippy during their 11 days in space.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Definition of alright
Adverb
  • Jones performed respectably in his first taste of postseason baseball, going 2-for-8 with two runs scored in the games against the Red Sox.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of respectably
Adverb
  • Seldom does the theatre adequately address the topic of enemas.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • People can’t always plan adequately for the next earthquake, hurricane or natural disaster.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of adequately

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