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piety

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpaɪəti// UK //pˈaɪəti// piety

n. the quality of being very religious and showing deep respect for a god or religion. It often describes someone whose life is focused on their faith.

n. the quality of being religious or reverent; a state of devotion to God or a particular faith. Often implies the outward manifestation of religious belief through practice and conduct.


SIMPLE

Her life was defined by quiet piety and service to others.

CONTEXTUAL

The monk was admired by the local community for his extreme piety and his commitment to the poor.

COMPLEX

The painting captures a moment of intense private piety, with the subject's eyes cast downward in a gesture of profound humility and spiritual focus.

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Origin

From Middle English piete, borrowed from Middle French pieté, from Latin pietās. See also the doublets pietà and pity. By surface analysis, pious + -ety.

Usage

Uncountable in its abstract sense; can be used as a countable noun when referring to a specific religious act or saying.

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