Definition of the word decently

Pronunciation of vocabulary decently

decentlyadverb

đàng hoàng

/ˈdiːsntli//ˈdiːsntli/

Origin of the word decently

"Decently" stems from the Old French word "decemment," which itself comes from the Latin "decentē," meaning "in a becoming manner." The "de" prefix emphasizes "downward" or "toward," while "centē" relates to "hundred" and signifies "suitability" or "fittingness." Therefore, "decentē" implies "fitting the standards of what is appropriate" or "suitable for the occasion." Over time, this meaning transformed into "properly," "respectably," and eventually "decently" in English.

Vocabulary summary decently

typeadverb

meaningproper, dignified, neat

exampleto dress decently

meaningpolite, elegant, thoughtful

meaningdecent

Example of vocabulary decentlynamespace

meaning

well enough; to a good enough standard or quality

đủ tốt; đạt tiêu chuẩn hoặc chất lượng đủ tốt

  • The team performed decently.

    Đội đã thể hiện tốt.

meaning

honestly and fairly; in a way that involves treating people with respect

trung thực và công bằng; theo cách liên quan đến việc đối xử với mọi người một cách tôn trọng

  • He was the only person who behaved decently towards her.

    Anh là người duy nhất cư xử tử tế với cô.

meaning

in a way that is acceptable in a particular situation

theo một cách có thể chấp nhận được trong một tình huống cụ thể

  • I escaped from the party as soon as was decently possible.

    Tôi đã trốn khỏi bữa tiệc ngay khi có thể.

  • You need to be decently dressed to go for an interview.

    Bạn cần ăn mặc lịch sự để đi phỏng vấn.

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