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- Dictionarydecency/ˈdiːsnsi/
noun
- 1. behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability: "she had the decency to come and confess" Similar Opposite
- 2. things required for a reasonable standard of life: "I can't afford any of the decencies of life"
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noun. uk / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / us / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / Add to word list. [ U ] behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency. [ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize. the decencies [ plural ] old-fashioned. the acceptable or expected ways of doing something:
1. a. : the quality or state of being decent : propriety. b. : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality. 2. : standard of propriety usually used in plural. 3. decencies plural : conditions or services considered essential for a proper standard of living.
DECENCY meaning: 1. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: 2. the acceptable or expected ways of…. Learn more.
The personal quality of decency is one of honesty, good manners, and respect for other people. Over time, decency has referred to manners, but today decency is mainly a strong sense of right and wrong, and a high standard of honesty.
1. uncountable noun. Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. Unfortunately, on Friday night he showed neither decency nor dignity. His sense of decency forced him to resign. ...the threat of rampant materialism to common decency and enlightened values.
the state or quality of being decent. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. Synonyms: gentility, respectability, decorum. decencies, the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.
1. the state or quality of being decent. 2. conformity to a standard of propriety, modesty, etc. 3. decencies, a. the recognized standards of proper behavior; proprieties. b. the essentials for decent or comfortable living. [1560–70; < Latin]
