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What (who) is Piety - definition

RELIGIOUS VIRTUE
Piousness; Pieties
  • "Piety", [[Dulwich Picture Gallery]]

piety         
n.
1.
Filial reverence.
2.
Godliness, religion, devotion, holiness, sanctity, grace.
piety         
Piety is strong religious belief, or behaviour that is religious or morally correct.
N-UNCOUNT
Piety         
·noun Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, ·etc.
II. Piety ·noun Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service.

Wikipedia

Piety

Piety is a virtue which may include religious devotion or spirituality. A common element in most conceptions of piety is a duty of respect. In a religious context, piety may be expressed through pious activities or devotions, which may vary among countries and cultures.

Examples of use of Piety
1. The cynicism makes the piety bearable, while the piety makes the cynicism acceptable.
2. That trend is often expressed in outward signs of piety.
3. In the end, piety will be all that matters.» × × × Piety is the focus of the pilgrims but some journalists have a different focus.
4. He went on to say that ostentatious piety and charitable giving are wrong; both piety and giving should be between ourselves and God.
5. Our main objective was to teach religiousness and piety.