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 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 The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 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 On the whole, the court performed that function decently. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Norris and Piastri had performed decently throughout the Canadian GP weekend, with Norris taking second in the sprint race and Piastri bringing home fourth. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026 That will be enough for a decently sized caravan, and with the EX60’s range, this car is a viable option for towing. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Bending down, Yara picked up the first oyster, resolving to find it, if nothing else, a decently sized saltwater tank. — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 Go Country Gold had a decently solid following during its short tenure, and that was with no promotion or advertising. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 18 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently

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That includes whether the 16 jobs are good-paying professional careers, hourly wage jobs, or something else.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Besides good-paying jobs, development translates into building permit revenue for municipalities, some of which are experiencing boom times not seen since the start of the pandemic six years ago.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adverb

The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Cyrus, 64, cleaned up nicely in a black John Varvatos suit, leaving his the collar of his white shirt unbuttoned.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of nicely

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Reggie Bannister, the actor best known for playing the iconic ice cream man Reggie in the Phantasm horror film series, has died peacefully at his home Sunday at 80.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The former Cardinals coordinator is expected to continue the under-center system with a heavy dose of play-action, a system better suited for Jared Goff than former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of alright

Adverb

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
Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.

— Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of respectably

Adverb

But the objective, baseline, aggregation method, or definition of acceptable performance does not adequately represent what customers experience.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The worst incident, by far, is the failure of the Smithsonian to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth adequately, making little notice of the event.

— Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

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