Decently and Ill

Decently

Decently adverb - In a satisfactory way.
Usage example: her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly

Ill is an antonym for decently.

Nearby Words: decent, decency

Ill

Ill adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Decently is an antonym for ill.

Nearby Word: illness

Both words in one sentence

  • Gunboat Diplomacy However, their decently-armed but disorganised and ill-led force of 200,000 (which had zero experience of modern warfare to boot) was quickly routed and the Imperial Court fled the city still refusing to negotiate.
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