piety

//ˈpaɪ.ə.ti//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

pietySingular
pietiesPlural
1

Deep religious devotion and reverence for God or a higher power.

Her piety was evident in her daily prayers and devotion to her faith.

2

Dutiful respect and devotion to one's parents, family, or homeland.

She showed great piety toward her elderly parents by caring for them every day.

3

A pious act, belief, or statement.

His daily prayers and charitable donations were pieties that defined his character.

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