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DECENCY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word decency. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word decency. (close relations)
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decorum
nounn
noun

• propriety in manners and conduct

dignity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

• formality in bearing and appearance

• high office or rank or station

goodness
nounn
noun

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• moral excellence or admirableness

honesty
nounn
noun

• the quality of being honest

• southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

integrity
nounn
noun

• an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

• moral soundness

modesty
nounn
noun

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

morality
nounn
noun

• concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

purity
nounn
noun

• being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

• the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

• a woman's virtue or chastity

respectability
nounn
noun

• honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

righteousness
nounn
noun

• adhering to moral principles

virtue
nounn
noun

• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

• any admirable quality or attribute

• morality with respect to sexual relations

• a particular moral excellence

Best Hypernyms For DECENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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propriety correctitude honesty integrity morality properness reputability respectability righteousness virtue

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