piety
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/
:
piedad
- The community honored his piety by naming the new library after him.
- filial piety
- Christian piety
- popular piety
It also has a sense of reverence or piety to it.
- It also has a sense of reverence or piety to it.
- Ah, yes, piety is what the gods love, and impiety is what the gods hate.
- Some people feel as though if they don't name their parents, they aren't fulfilling their filial piety.
- And he uses examples there for of piety and sanctity.
Examples
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For anyone strongly motivated by old-fashioned filial piety, my decision must seem wrong.
Academic text (1999) -
They're very much about individual piety, individual holiness.
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And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety -
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Guide my steps in this land of my birth... ...that I may rule with piety... ...and wisdom.
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The concept of filial piety is another important aspect of traditional Chinese culture.
Academic text (2008) -
But would his piety survive affliction and suffering?
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At first, they commune in their Christian piety and in their shared enthusiasm for literature and music.
Academic text (1990) -
The Pew survey finds a correlation between Muslim piety and fatalism.
Academic text (2015) -
Her virtues should include modesty, moderation, cleanliness, breeding, meekness, piety, and frugality.
Academic text (1992) -
Her deep sense of piety inspired her to volunteer at the local church every week.
Synonyms
22
4.6
Deep religious faith and commitment to God
10
7.3
A deep religious feeling and strong respect for God
10
8.1
Strong belief in a god or gods and serious practice of that belief
1
5.0
A strong belief in and regular practice of a religion
1
7.9
A deep religious feeling shown in prayer and good deeds
1
6.7
A strong religious feeling that makes a person pray or worship regularly
Antonyms
How Pious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Piety comes from the Latin word pietas, which meant 'duty' and 'respect' and comes from pius meaning 'dutiful'. Think of someone who cares for their family and prays with deep respect, so piety means strong religious devotion and a sense of duty.