Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being moral and respectable in behavior

“She valued decency above all else in her public life.”

2. noun

a feeling of respect for others’ feelings or rights

“The politician’s lack of decency towards his opponent was widely criticized.”

3. noun

a state of being decent or respectable

“The community was known for its decency and kindness towards one another.”

4. noun

the quality of being tasteful or restrained in manner

“The company’s marketing campaign was criticized for lacking decency and being too flashy.”

5. noun

the state of being free from indecency or obscenity

“The movie was rated for its decency and suitability for all audiences.”

6. noun

a feeling or quality of respectability

“The politician’s decency was a key factor in his election campaign.”

7. adjective

showing or feeling respect for others’ feelings or rights

“The decent thing to do would be to apologize for the mistake.”

8. verb

to behave in a way that is respectful and moral

“The company tried to decent itself from the scandal by issuing a public apology.”