decency
🇺🇸
/ˈdiːsnsi/
🇬🇧
/ˈdiːsnsi/
noun
R
Polite and respectful behavior that follows social norms.
It was a show of decency when he helped the elderly lady cross the street.
R
Acceptable standards of behavior in society.
In our community, we value the decency of treating everyone fairly.
translation
Polite and respectful behavior that follows social norms.; Acceptable standards of behavior in society.
Word Forms
Plural
decencies