Definition
Definition of decencies - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
moral behaviorRare behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectabilityRare
- She always observes the decencies expected at formal events..
2.
living standardsRare requirements for a comfortable and decent lifeRare
- Access to clean water is one of the decencies.
Origin of decencies
Latin, decentia (propriety)
Examples of decencies in a sentence
The decencies of society were upheld by the community. Adequate housing is among the decencies everyone deserves. Healthcare access is part of the basic decencies.
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- French:bienséances, nécessités, ...
- German:Anständigkeit, Annehmlichkeiten, ...
- Italian:decenza, necessità, ...
- Spanish:decencia, decencias, ...
- Portuguese:decências, necessidades básicas, ...
- Chinese:体面行为, 体面生活, ...
- Japanese:礼儀正しさ, 生活必需品, ...
- Arabic:آداب, مُقَوِّمَات الحَيَاة الكَرِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:נִימוּסִים, דְּרִישׁוֹת לְחַיִּים הֲגוּנִים, ...
- Russian:приличия, условия достойной жизни, ...
- Ukrainian:пристойність, необхідності, ...
- Hindi:शिष्टाचार, सभ्यताएँ, ...
Definition of decency - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
politenessquality of being polite and respectable
- She showed decency by helping the elderly.
2.
moralityconformity to moral and social standards
- His actions reflect a sense of decency.
Expressions with decency
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basic level of respectful and polite behavior expected by society
He didn't even show the common decency to apologize..
do what is polite or proper in a situation
You could at least have the decency to apologize.
because it is the polite or expected thing to do
He apologized out of common decency.
moral standards require a specific action or behavior
Decency demands that we apologize for the mistake.
in a manner lacking any moral consideration
He insulted her without a shred of decency.
in order to be polite or proper
Please, for decency's sake, close the door.
express shock or anger at rude or bad behavior
Have you no decency, shouting like that in public?
Origin of decency
Latin, decentia (fittingness)
Examples of decency in a sentence
Decency demands that we treat others with respect. She maintained her decency despite the provocation.
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- French:décence, moralité, ...
- German:Anstand, Sittlichkeit, ...
- Italian:decenza, moralità, ...
- Spanish:decencia, decoro, ...
- Portuguese:decência, decoro, ...
- Chinese:体面, 礼仪, ...
- Japanese:礼儀正しさ, 良識, ...
- Arabic:أدَب, اللياقة, ...
- Hebrew:הֲגִינוּת, מוּסָרִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:порядочность, приличие, ...
- Ukrainian:порядність, пристойність, ...
- Hindi:शिष्टता, भद्रता, ...
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