decency Play nounBehaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability. SYNONYMS appropriacyappropriatenesscivilityconsiderationcorrectnesscourtesydecorumdelicacydemurenessdignitydiplomacyetiquettefitnessgood formgood mannersgood tastemodestymoralitypolitenessproprietypurityrespectrespectabilityrespectfulnessseemlinesssuitabilitytactthoughtthoughtfulnessvirtuewholesomeness