decency decent
1decent — de|cent S2 [ˈdi:sənt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: décent, from Latin decens, the present participle of decere to be suitable ] 1.) [usually before noun] of a good enough standard or quality ▪ a decent salary ▪ Don t you have a decent… …
2Decency — De cen*cy, n.; pl. {Decencies}. [L. decentia, fr. decens: cf. F. d[ e]cence. See {Decent}.] 1. The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in… …
3decency — 1560s, appropriateness, from L. decentia comeliness, decency, from decentem becoming, fitting (see DECENT (Cf. decent)). Meaning modesty (i.e. appropriateness to standards of society ) is from 1630s …
4decency — [dē′sən sē] n. pl. decencies [L decentia < decens: see DECENT] 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 2. [pl.] socially proper actions; the proprieties 3. [pl.]… …
5decency — ► NOUN (pl. decencies) 1) decent behaviour. 2) (decencies) standards of propriety …
6decency — noun (U) 1 a quality in someone s character that makes them honest and polite and makes them have respect for other people: a judgement that reflects the decency and good sense of the American people 2 acceptable behaviour, especially moral and… …
7decency — /dee seuhn see/, n., pl. decencies. 1. the state or quality of being decent. 2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. 3. decencies, a. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The …
8Decent Homes Standard — The Decent Homes Standard is a technical standard for public housing introduced by the United Kingdom government. It underpinned the Decent Homes Programme brought in by the Blair Brown government (Labour party) which aimed to provide a minimum… …
9decent — 01. Masa is a really [decent] guy who would never lie to his girlfriend. 02. It s hard to find a [decent] restaurant in this town; all they seem to have is fast food places. 03. The released prisoners of war said they were treated [decently] by… …
10decent — adjective /ˈdiːsənt/ a) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness. Are you decent? May I come in? b) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.… …
