B1nounformalsocietyphilosophy
US/ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/
UK/ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/
strong respect for religion, shown in the way a person lives and prays
In context
Her piety showed in the way she prayed every morning before work.
The village was known for the piety of its people.
Many pilgrims travel there out of piety, not out of curiosity.
Words that go with piety
adjective + noun
- religious pietyThe festival is a sign of religious piety.
- deep pietyHer deep piety surprised her friends.
- public pietyThe leader made a show of public piety.
noun + preposition
- a reputation for pietyThe monk had a reputation for piety.
noun + noun
- piety and devotionThe book praises their piety and devotion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
piety personCorrect: pious person