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decently Synonyms

Another word for decently

Choosing another word for decently depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a satisfactory, passable, or fairly good degree.

Usage Example

"Although he had only practiced for a few weeks, he played the piano satisfactorily at the recital."

Strongest
satisfactorily
adequately
Strong
passably
acceptably
reasonably
competently
tolerably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that conforms to accepted standards of morality, respectability, or politeness.

Usage Example

"The organization insists that all employees and visitors be treated properly at all times."

Strongest
properly
respectably
Strong
appropriately
honorably
fairly
courteously
modestly

Opposites of decently

The opposite of decently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indecently
badly
poorly
inadequately
improperly
unsatisfactorily
shamefully
disgracefully
See all opposites of decently

• Nearby Words

decency
decent
decenter
decently
decentralization
decentralize
decentralized

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decently
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