Difference between revisions of "Decency"
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| − | '''Decency''' is the state of being clothed in company. | + | '''Decency''' is the state of being clothed in company. '''Decent''' means [[respectable]], [[worthy]] or conforming to accepted standards of [[propriety]], [[good taste]] or [[modesty]]. It may also mean reaching a level that is slightly better than fair or adequate (e.g. "he received a decent wage") or imply a level of [[generosity]] or [[kindness]] (e.g. "that was very decent of him"). |
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Revision as of 03:21, September 18, 2008
Decency is the state of being clothed in company. Decent means respectable, worthy or conforming to accepted standards of propriety, good taste or modesty. It may also mean reaching a level that is slightly better than fair or adequate (e.g. "he received a decent wage") or imply a level of generosity or kindness (e.g. "that was very decent of him").