Definitions for decency

decency de·cen·cy

Spelling: [dee-suh n-see]
IPA: /ˈdi sən si/

Decency is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 72 anagrams from letters in decency (ccdeeny).

Definitions for decency

noun

  1. the state or quality of being decent.
  2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
  3. decencies. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living:

Origin of decency

1560-70; Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of decēns) fitting (see decent) + -ia noun suffix

Examples for decency

The offender must not be found out; decency, if not morality, must be respected.

"Nothing but decency," he answered; and she had her reply ready for that.

You just have to find that yin of decency and locate the gestures and words that smother the yang of fear.

Indeed, they view us as children who can never adhere to the standards of civility and decency to which they hold other groups.

Out of decency he turned his back upon him, hurrying his task to an end.

What's a parcel of yelling Come-Outers compared to the decency of this town?

Faith is decency… if I were a cow I would be wearing a bra.

I must have had a glimmer of reason then, a trace of decency and unselfishness.

And equal to Bunning in decency, honesty, fullness of thought, and forwardly straight talk was Rick Robinson.

And decency is our great, guiding strength as we face such monstrous foes as ISIS.

Word Value for decency
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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