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- Dictionaryde·cen·cy/ˈdēsənsē/
noun
- 1. behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability: "she had the decency to come and confess" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DECENCY is the quality or state of being decent : propriety. How to use decency in a sentence.
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:
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.
DECENCY meaning: 1. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: 2. the acceptable or expected ways of…. Learn more.
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.
2 meanings: 1. conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc 2. the quality of being decent.... Click for more definitions.
1. The state or quality of being decent; propriety. 2. Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty. 3. decencies. a. Social or moral proprieties. b. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
