Added 9 October 2026 decently /ˈdiːsəntli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: decenter Wiktionary adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about decently at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a decent manner. they don't know how to dress decently In the right manner; correctly; suitably. please do your job properly! Related Words: properlyrightreasonablyadequatelyappropriatelyarightcorrectlypolitelyfairlypossibly Back to today's word