How Do You Spell INDECENTLY?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪndˈiːsəntli] (IPA)

The word "indecently" is spelled phonetically as ɪn-di-sənt-lee. It is a compound word formed from the root words "indecent" and "ly". The first syllable, "in-", implies a negation, while the next syllable is pronounced as "di-". The following syllable "sənt" has the stress and is pronounced in a standard accent as "sent". The final syllable, "-ly", is pronounced as "lee". Together, they form a word that denotes behaving inappropriately or in a manner considered unacceptable.

INDECENTLY Meaning and Definition

1. Indecently is an adverb that is derived from the adjective "indecent." It is used to describe actions, behavior, or speech that is offensive, inappropriate, or lacking in moral or social standards of decency. When something is done indecently, it is usually considered offensive, vulgar, or lewd.

   The term "indecently" can be used to describe different situations or contexts. For instance, in the realm of public decency, it may refer to engaging in indecent exposure, which involves revealing private body parts in a way that is lewd or distasteful. Indecent behavior can also be used to describe actions of a sexual nature that are considered inappropriate in a given environment or situation.

   Additionally, "indecently" can be used to describe language or speech that is deemed offensive or improper, particularly in terms of its explicitness or obscenity. This includes using vulgar or foul language, making explicit sexual remarks, or promoting discriminatory or offensive ideas.

   The term "indecently" is subjective and can vary based on cultural, social, and moral norms. What may be seen as indecent in one society or context might not be regarded as such in another. Nonetheless, the general consensus is that indecent behavior or speech violates commonly accepted standards of morality, modesty, and social decorum.

Top Common Misspellings for INDECENTLY *

• indepently 29.1666666%
• independtly 25%
• indepdently 12.5%
• independly 12.5%
• indendently 4.1666666%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for INDECENTLY

• indefenatly
• inocently
• indefiently
• inoccently
• indepenatly
• insesently
• incescently
• indeceny
• indefintly
• incedently
• indescently
• indacently
• innocently
• Indicently
• innecantly
• indecentlyly
• indacensly
• indescentcy
• inecesently
• Indetently

Etymology of INDECENTLY

The word "indecently" is derived from the Middle English word "indecent", which can be traced back to the Latin word "indecentem" (indecens), meaning "unbecoming" or "improper". The Latin term is formed by combining the negative prefix "in-" and the word "decens", which means "fitting" or "proper". Over time, "indecent" evolved into "indecently", which is used to express actions or behavior that are deemed socially or morally unacceptable.

Similar spelling words for INDECENTLY

• indecency,
• integumentary,
• inducement,
• integumental,
• intently,
• integument,
• innocently,
• indigent,
• indecent,
• iridescently.