piety

noun
UK: /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/
US: /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

  1. Devotion and reverence to God or family.

    1. Her piety was shown through daily prayer.
    2. The family's piety was evident in their dedication to religious traditions.

  2. Respect and obedience shown to parents and other elders.

    1. He showed piety to his father.
    2. Filial piety is highly valued in many Asian cultures, emphasizing respect for ancestors.

  3. A belief or point of view that is uncritically accepted.

    1. He spoke with pious fervor.
    2. The politician's speech was full of pious platitudes about family values that rang hollow.

Synonyms

devotion reverence holiness sanctity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "piety" in English means: Devotion and reverence to God or family., Respect and obedience shown to parents and other elders., A belief or point of view that is uncritically accepted..

The phonetic transcription of "piety" is /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "piety": devotion, reverence, holiness, sanctity.

Example usage of "piety": "Her piety was shown through daily prayer.". More examples on the page.