Synonyms of decency
19 similar words
Another word for decency is integrity. Other synonyms of decency are honor, righteousness, godliness, probity and uprightness.
Synonyms and similar words for decency
nounThe quality of being decent; propriety.
- integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
- probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
- proprietyCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
- rectitudeConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
- uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
- angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
- angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
- angelicity
- angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
- godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
- honorThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception...
- righteousnessHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.
- rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
- saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
- saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
- seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
- seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
- virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.
- honesty obsoleteHonor; decency, propriety.
Meaning of decency
- noun The quality of being decent; propriety.
- noun That which is proper or becoming.
decency in other languages
Questions about synonyms of decency
- What is another word for decency?
- Decency has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as integrity, honor, righteousness, godliness, probity, uprightness, saintliness and rectitude.
- What does decency mean?
- Decency means the quality of being decent; propriety.
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