INDECENTLY

indecently

(adverb) in an indecent manner; “she was rather indecently dressed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

indecently (comparative more indecently, superlative most indecently)

In an indecent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


In*de"cent*ly, adv.

Definition: In an indecent manner.

INDECENT

In*de"cent, a. Etym: [L. indecens unseemly, unbecoming: cf. F. indécent. See In- not, and Decent.]

Definition: Not decent; unfit to be seen or heard; offensive to modesty and delicacy; as, indecent language. Cowper.

Syn.

– Unbecoming; indecorous; indelicate; unseemly; immodest; gross; shameful; impure; improper; obscene; filthy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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