DECENTLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

decently

adverb

Definition of decently

as in good

in a satisfactory way her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly

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Recent Examples of decently Aledo played decently against the run, but allowed three long touchdown runs of 77, 55 and 33 yards against Martin with the other 25 rushing attempts netting zero yards. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 The kitchen and bathroom are decently renovated, if monochromatic and unexciting. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 Miller played decently during the Dolphins’ preseason finale and had some good moments during the final two weeks of training camp. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Cam Gill earned a pair of fumble recoveries, true, and had a decently productive preseason. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026 Some testers also noted that the Ultra excels as a camera viewfinder, while performing decently across gaming, productivity, and entertainment. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The relentlessness of this worldwide bond market rout is unnerving, pushing yields to decently attractive levels. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The entrance opens next to the living room, which is decently proportioned for such a compact model. — Adam Williams july 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026 Even with a decently quick fire, shooting the flaming arrow with the makeshift bow with any aim was tough for former NFL player Wes. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently

Adverb

Sixteen candidates are competing for three at-large seats on the Los Angeles Community College District board, with broad agreement that students need more support for basic needs and pathways to good-paying jobs.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Without long-term federal funding for transportation projects, manufacturing plants and good-paying jobs like these could leave North Carolina entirely.

— Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of good

Adverb

Ungrafted vines give this vertical, saline energy, and the tannins are fine-grained.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fine

Adverb

After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Though the spacecraft seemed to work alright, the crew got a little snippy during their 11 days in space.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Definition of alright

Adverb

Jones performed respectably in his first taste of postseason baseball, going 2-for-8 with two runs scored in the games against the Red Sox.

— James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026

Definition of respectably

Adverb

Bryant alleged that police relied on the other man’s phone recording without adequately investigating what preceded it.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
These scanners perform adequately for many vehicle owners, delivering error codes that commonly occur.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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