Decency and Gentility

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Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Usage example: the standards of basic decency demanded that they help the old lady with her groceries

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

Nearby Words: decent, decently

Gentility noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.

Usage example: was full of the same gentility and grace that marked the rest of the family

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Decency and gentility are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Gentility".

Nearby Words: gentle, gently, gentile

common decency

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