Piety Definition

pīĭ-tē
pieties
noun
pieties
The state or quality of being pious, especially:
American Heritage
Devotion to religious duties and practices.
Webster's New World
Loyalty and devotion to parents, family, etc.
Webster's New World
A pious act, statement, belief, etc.
Webster's New World
A position held conventionally or hypocritically.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Piety

Noun

Singular:
piety
Plural:
pieties

Origin of Piety

  • Middle English piete mercy, pity from Old French from Latin pietās dutiful conduct from pius dutiful

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Piety Sentence Examples

  • His face wore a calm look of piety and resignation to the will of God.

  • The family was distinguished for piety, uprightness, and solidity of character.

  • In this capacity his sincere piety and amiable character gained him great influence.

  • Of good descent, his parents were known for generous piety.

  • The fifth book, De Justitia, maintains that true righteousness is not to be found apart from Christianity, and that it springs from piety which consists in the knowledge of God.

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Words Starting With

PPIPIE

Words Ending With

YTYETY

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Words Starting With P and Ending With Y

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