decency

Meaning

1. The quality of being decent; propriety.
2. That which is proper or becoming.

Synonyms

modesty

propriety

justice

fairness

seemliness

decorum

pudicity

honor

respectability

shame

integrity

politeness

righteousness

courtesy

morality

nattiness

tidiness

bashfulness

virtue

appearance

helpfulness

honesty

honour

innocence

justness

kindness

maidenliness

properness

standard

purity

readiness

reputability

reserve

right

rightness

sense of duty

show

style

uprightness

virtuousness

debt of gratitude

right and wrong

social obligation

convenances

proper behavior

pu dency

pudency

affability

appropriate

appropriateness

becomingness

cleanliness

congruence

conscience

consideration

correctness

coyness

decorousness

duty

efflorescence

form

format

friendliness

get-up

good conduct

goodness

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdiːsənsi/

Etymology

Cognate with French: décence

In summary

From Latin
decentia, from decens. Equivalent to decent + -cy. Compare French décence.