piety
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for piety, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty.
Synonyms
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How to use piety
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Etymology
From Latin pietas, meaning devotion or dutifulness — a doublet of "pity".
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What does “piety” mean?
The word “piety” means deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty. In plain terms, religious devotion, or (informally) a hollow show of virtue.
How do you pronounce “piety”?
“Piety” is pronounced PEYE-ih-tee (/ˈpaɪ̯ɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “piety” in a sentence?
Here is “piety” used in a sentence: “Her piety was evident in her daily prayers.”
What part of speech is “piety”?
“Piety” is a noun.
Where does the word “piety” come from?
The word “piety” comes from Latin. From Latin pietas, meaning devotion or dutifulness — a doublet of "pity".
Is “piety” a common word?
“Piety” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “piety” have?
“Piety” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deep devotion and respect toward God or religious duty.