Decent and Properly

Decent

Decent adverb - In the right manner.
Usage example: can't you carry me decent?

Properly is a synonym for decent. In some cases you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Decent".

Nearby Words: decency, decently

Properly

Properly adverb - In the right manner.
Usage example: please do your job properly!

Decent is a synonym for properly. Sometimes you can use "Decent" instead an adverb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / The Left Hand of Darkness At first, Estraven the Chancellor is a decent person serving the insane King, but is soon replaced by a properly evil advisor.
  • Defeating this one nets you a decent sword for the early-game that can still be viable in the end-game if it's properly upgraded.
  • Useful Notes / 3-D Movie He was talking about a 2 week Clash of the Titans-esque rush job; he said that a year or so is a decent time in which to do it properly.
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