as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
Part of his early issues were a result of playing alongside three rookies — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — who all struggled early, but played decently late.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Randall was a decently productive depth receiver for three years at Clemson, moved to running back for his senior season, and promptly ran for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ backfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The rest is decently crafted, but somewhat stiff and unremarkable.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
To get it through a decently tight slalom section, move the wheel from horizontal to little less than 90-degrees and repeat.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
On the track, Lamar and Rihanna’s vocals both sound great, easily cutting through the mix, while the percussion is again decently crisp.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
That said, the rooms are decently sized—especially the L and XL categories—and the property as a whole is designed to comfortably accommodate guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Amazing dresses and decently priced.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Randall was a decently productive depth receiver for three years at Clemson, moved to running back for his senior season, and promptly ran for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ backfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The rest is decently crafted, but somewhat stiff and unremarkable.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
To get it through a decently tight slalom section, move the wheel from horizontal to little less than 90-degrees and repeat.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
On the track, Lamar and Rihanna’s vocals both sound great, easily cutting through the mix, while the percussion is again decently crisp.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
That said, the rooms are decently sized—especially the L and XL categories—and the property as a whole is designed to comfortably accommodate guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Amazing dresses and decently priced.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
Adverb
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Greater Baltimore, we’re focused on economic growth attracting investment, supporting small businesses and creating pathways to good-paying jobs.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For something sharper, book into The Dune, the hotel’s fine-dining space led by Niclas Nussbaumer, one of Germany’s brightest young chefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The extra Day 3 picks are well worth the acquisition cost for one of the best players in the entire class.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But few states even try to adequately estimate the gap, according to Goodman.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators also found the company did not adequately train its employees to recognize fall hazards and did not use a hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals, the news release said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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