piety — reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaɪəti/
Example Sentences
- The teenager's sudden piety surprised everyone - he went from skipping church to organizing prayer meetings.
- His piety was so extreme that he refused to step on ants, believing all creatures were sacred.
- The company CEO's piety was questioned when he donated millions to charity but paid his workers minimum wage.
piety
NOUN[/ˈpaɪəti/]
reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations
Her quiet piety shows in every candle she lights at dawn.
Piety calms anxiety, bringing peace to troubled society
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pietas' meaning dutiful conduct or devotion, derived from 'pius' meaning devoted or loyal. The word entered English through Old French 'pieté' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
Latin 'pius' (devout, loyal) + '-ety' (suffix forming nouns) = piety
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📝Examples
“The teenager's sudden piety surprised everyone - he went from skipping church to organizing prayer meetings.”
“His piety was so extreme that he refused to step on ants, believing all creatures were sacred.”
“The company CEO's piety was questioned when he donated millions to charity but paid his workers minimum wage.”
“In many Asian cultures, filial piety is considered the foundation of moral character.”
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