DECENTLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

decently

adverb

Definition of decently

as in good

in a satisfactory way her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly

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Recent Examples of decently The lead synths cut through the mix decently well, too, which helped. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The sellers also have put in some work, installing new appliances and a sleek sage-green backsplash in a galley kitchen that’s both flush with cabinet space and decently large. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026 But, as Anthropic’s overall revenue exploded, those costs grew comparatively more manageable, and the company turned a decently large operating profit in the second quarter. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently

Adverb

Yet underneath the surface of this mostly good-spirited fun—and my apologies for being the fun police—lies a layer of homophobia and, yes, misogyny.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Sixteen candidates are competing for three at-large seats on the Los Angeles Community College District board, with broad agreement that students need more support for basic needs and pathways to good-paying jobs.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 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

For most of the game, without cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L’Jarius Sneed (knee), Kansas City covered Denver’s dynamic receivers well.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
And the party’s inability to come together during the final week of the election is likely to haunt it well into the 2028 primary.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 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

The steps and skills required to adequately shop for groceries or pick out the right kindergarten for a child are broad and vague.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Zimmern questioned whether the results adequately reflected differences among salmon producers worldwide.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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