NYT Dictionary

DECENCY

/ˈdisənsi/
NounDE-cen-cyde-cen-cy · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The quality of being decent; propriety.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin decentia, from decens. Equivalent to decent + -cy. Compare French décence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

integrityprobityproprietyrectitudeuprightnessangelicalityangelicalnessangelicityangelicnessdecency

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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