properly vs decent
decent vs properlyproperly is not an adjective while decent is an adjective.
properly and decent both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| properly | No | No | No | Yes |
| decent | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
properly and decent
are synonyms defined as:
- properly and decent: in the right manner; correctly; suitably
| properly (adjective) | decent (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 |
| properly (adverb) | decent (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in the right manner; correctly; suitably | in the right manner; correctly; suitably |
| in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances | |
| indicating exactness or preciseness |
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