Definitions for Decency
ˈdi sən side·cen·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decencynoun

   the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

2. decencynoun

   the quality of being polite and respectable

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decencynoun

   the quality of being decent; propriety

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DECENCE, DECENCYnoun

   Etymology: decence, French; decet, Latin.

   1. Propriety of form; proper formality; becoming ceremony.

   Those thousand decencies, that daily flow
   From all her words and actions. John Milton, Paradise Lost.

   In good works there may be goodness in the general; but decence and gracefulness can be only in the particulars in doing the good. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   Were the offices of religion stript of all the external decencies of worship, they would not make a due impression on the minds of those who assist at them. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought;
   But never, never reached gen’rous thought:
   Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour,
   Content to dwell in decencies for ever. Alexander Pope.

   2. Suitableness to character; propriety.

   And must I own, she said, my secret smart?
   What with more decence were in silence kept. John Dryden, Æn.

   The next consideration, immediately subsequent to the being of a thing, is what agrees or disagrees with that thing; what is suitable or unsuitable to it; and from this springs the notion of decency or indecency, that which becomes or mis-becomes. Robert South, Sermons.

   Sentiments which raise laughter, can very seldom be admitted with any decency into an heroick poem. Joseph Addison, Spectat.

   3. Modesty; not ribaldry; not obscenity.

   Immodest words admit of no defence;
   For want of decency is want of sense. Wentworth Dillon.

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1. Decency

   Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.Some people may earn the respect of individuals by assisting others or by playing important social roles. In many cultures, individuals are considered to be worthy of respect until they prove otherwise. Courtesies that show respect may include simple words and phrases like "Thank you" in the West or "Namaste" in the Indian subcontinent, or simple physical signs like a slight bow, a smile, direct eye contact, or a simple handshake; however, those acts may have very different interpretations, depending on the cultural context.

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1. decency

   Decency is behavior or attitudes that reflect high standards of proper, moral, ethical, and socially acceptable conduct. It can also refer to modesty or propriety, particularly in the way one dresses or interacts with others.

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1. Decencynoun

   the quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in discourse; proper formality; becoming ceremony; seemliness; hence, freedom from obscenity or indecorum; modesty

2. Decencynoun

   that which is proper or becoming

3. Etymology: [L. decentia, fr. decens: cf. F. dcence. See Decent.]

Matched Categories

1. • Propriety
   • Respectability

How to pronounce Decency?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Decency in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Decency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Decency in a Sentence

1. Karla Hernández-Mats:

   Are you tired of the culture wars and the extremists that are dictating what we can say and do ? are you sick of politicians who act like authoritarians trying to tear apart our democracy ? That's why we are here today : to defeat Ron DeSantis and bring decency and respect back to the state of Florida.

2. Joe Biden:

   Character is on the ballot. Compassion is on the ballot. Decency, science, democracy. They are all on the ballot.

3. Claudia Neumann:

   Perhaps men need their little oasis of retreat where they're allowed to be children, certain people seem to have lost any sort of decency. Anything' other' rubs them the wrong way.

4. Kamala Harris:

   There is no one better prepared than Joe to steer our nation through these turbulent times, and restore truth, honor, and decency to the Oval Office, he is kind and endlessly caring, and he truly listens to the American people.

5. Beau Biden:

   People have wondered when decency would hit rock bottom with this administration. It happened yesterday.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Decency
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decency
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Decency
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decency
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Decency