piety
/ˈpaɪəti/
noun
- The quality of being religious or reverent, especially in devotion to God and following religious practices.
- The monk's life of piety inspired many visitors to the monastery.
- In many cultures, piety is shown through acts of charity and humility.
- Her piety was evident in her daily prayers and volunteer work at the church.
- A dutiful or respectful attitude toward parents, family, or one's country.
- The soldier's piety for his nation was demonstrated through years of loyal service.
- Filial piety, or respect for one's parents, is a core value in many Asian traditions.
- He showed piety toward his elderly grandparents by visiting them every weekend.
- A belief or claim that is accepted without question, often in a way that seems insincere or overly moralistic.
- She dismissed his remarks as convenient pieties that ignored real problems.
- The politician's speech was full of empty pieties about family values.
- The company's pieties about environmental care were contradicted by its pollution record.
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