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DECENTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In the right manner; correctly; suitably

Example:

can't you carry me decent?

Synonyms:

decent; decently; properly; right

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a decent manner

Example:

they don't know how to dress decently

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

indecently (in an indecent manner)

Pertainym:

decent (socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous)

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