decently
Translation
respectably, satisfactorily, properly, modestly
Examples
Please try to behave decently.
Please try to behave decently.
The team played decently.
The team played decently.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) decently to do something in a proper or satisfactory way Please try to behave decently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: properly, respectably, satisfactorily; Antonyms: indecently, poorly
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'decent' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes an action done in a 'decent' manner. If your behavior is decent, you behave decently.