Decency
Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Usage example: the standards of basic decency demanded that they help the old lady with her groceries
Mannerliness and decency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mannerliness" instead a noun "Decency".
Mannerliness
Mannerliness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness
Decency and mannerliness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Mannerliness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- grace and decency
- grace and mannerliness
- kindness and decency
- kindness and mannerliness
- respect and decency
- respect and mannerliness
- thoughtfulness and decency
- thoughtfulness and mannerliness
- consideration and decency
- consideration and mannerliness
- tact and decency
- tact and mannerliness
- dignity and decency
- dignity and mannerliness
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