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decent vs decently

decently vs decent

decent is an adjective but decently is not an adjective.

decent and decently both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decent No Yes No Yes
decently No No No Yes
As adverbs, decent and decently are synonyms defined as:
  • decent and decently: in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Other synonyms of decent include properly, right.
decent (adjective) decently (adjective)
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
meeting requirements
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
decent (adverb) decently (adverb)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably in a decent manner
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Difference between decent and decently

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