Decency and Generosity

Decency

Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Generosity and decency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Generosity" instead a noun "Decency".

Nearby Words: decent, decently

Generosity

Generosity noun - The quality or state of being generous.

Decency and generosity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Generosity".

Nearby Words: generous, generously

How words are described

human human decency human generosity
genuine genuine decency genuine generosity
simple simple decency simple generosity
inner inner decency inner generosity
Other adjectives: selfless.

Both words in one sentence

  • Wants a Prize for Basic Decency: In Carrot Top Season, Applejack considers selling (not giving; selling) apples to farmers going through a bad harvest, so they can survive the winter, a grand gesture of generosity worthy of respect and favors in return.
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