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Definitions for Decency

[1] the state or quality of being decent.
[2] conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
[3] decencies, the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living: to be able to afford the decencies.
[4] conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc
[5] the quality of being decent

Words related to Decency

dignity, modesty, honesty, decorum, civility, correctness, righteousness, propriety, courtesy, virtue, formality, etiquette, fitness, seemliness, appropriateness, respectability, conventionality

Words nearby Decency

decembrist, decemvir, decemvirate, decenary, decencies, decency, decennary, decennial, decennium, decent, decenter

Origin of Decency

1560–70; < Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of decēns ) fitting (see decent) + -ia noun suffix

Synonyms for Decency

civility, correctness, courtesy, decorum, dignity, good manners, honesty, modesty, propriety, righteousness, virtue, appropriateness, ceremoniousness, conventionality, etiquette, fitness, fittingness, formality, respectability, seemliness, good form