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 Synonyms for decently
  1. good
  2. fine
  3. well
  4. adequately
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
  • That apparently cleared up just fine on its own after the election.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • With the Cowboys well outside of the postseason picture, Elliott asked to be released after playing 15 games for the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There are 2,380 comments at the time of writing as well.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Still, de Moraes argued that Bolsonaro had not adequately proved that he was invited to the inauguration.
    Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But Lacy says the committee didn’t adequately account for mitigation measures, developed and promoted by the Crane Foundation, that can effectively deter cranes from eating farmers’ corn.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of adequately
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