Decently is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for DECENTLY in dictionary:

ADVERB:
• DECENT, conforming to standards of propriety
• in a way that conforms with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour
• to a fair and appropriate degree; fittingly
• in a manner that is not likely to shock or embarrass others
• to an acceptable or comfortable standard; satisfactorily
• fairly well
• in a decent manner
• in the right manner
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• archaic appropriate; well-forme; handsome

Words related to DECENTLY

decent9

Words that contain DECENTLY

indecently16

How to use DECENTLY in a sentence

• Besides, you know what a sentimental value people of his class attach to seeing their kin buried decently.
• They study together, to become decently intelligent about some of the real business of the kingdom of God, and how the church proposes to transact that business.
• Decently and in order was the motto, so Esther was sharply reminded when she had almost trodden on the unhastening heels of Mrs.
• Although he did it very decently, I said to myself that it was not altogether proper, but I took good care not to utter a word.
• If that woman gave you anything to eat, I expect it was the only decently cooked thing you ever put into your mouth.
• Most persons reluctantly resign themselves to being decently happy in June, at least.
• The corpse of Marat decently enclosed in a coffin would have made little impression, and it was not pity, but revenge, which was to be excited.
• And in defending him, especially to her uncle, she was forced to know how far those things were from being decently prepared for burial.
• The professional fete-makers were consequently enormously relieved when it was over and their unavailing efforts could be decently discontinued.
• A few Sundays later, one of the first arrivals was master James, but he was so decently clad that I did not recognize him, and was obliged to inquire his name.
• Surtaine had an easy toleration, so long as it was kept decently under cover.
• All that had been decently cared for in quiet rooms was of a sudden tumbled out upon the pavement and jolted along in farm-wagons past sixteen miles of curious eyes.
• The other insisted on having his meat decently cooked, but not swimming in grease.
• They were almost invariably quiet, respectable, and decently clad, sometimes a little merry, but never noisy, and none of them tipsy.
• As soon as he decently could, he turned the conversation to Diana.
• There were certain functions of society, as of the body, which were more decently performed in retirement.
• He was then called in, looked ill, but behaved decently, and demanded to take the oaths and his seat.
• The queer thing is, they behaved more decently at first.
• Decently and at once the disguised gendarme fell behind where he could watch every muscle without alarming Madame de Ferrier.
• I guess if you know how to run a car decently you will get the job, if I speak to my dad.
• In Calabria any strong young fellow with a decently good character can find a wife with a small dowry, though he be ever so penniless.
• And, decently as he could, McClintock was giving the man the boot.
• A plain woman will be decently civil, and will smile, and pretend she is pleased.
• There was a bed on the floor, more decently covered, two broken chairs, a table with some medicine bottles and cups, and a white curtain on the one poor window.

Similar words containing CENT without suffix ly and without prefix de

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