Piety

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪəti/

Definitions of piety

noun a devout or virtuous individual

Example Sentences

A1 Her piety was evident in her daily prayers.

A2 The village was known for its residents' piety towards their religious beliefs.

B1 The nun's piety was admired by all who knew her.

B2 His piety extended beyond mere religious observance to a deep sense of morality and ethics.

C1 The king's piety was seen as a sign of his devotion to his people and his faith.

C2 The philosopher's piety towards the pursuit of truth was unmatched in his time.

Examples of piety in a Sentence

formal Her piety was evident in the way she attended church every Sunday without fail.

informal He showed his piety by always saying grace before meals.

slang Yo, that dude's piety game is strong - he's always helping out at the homeless shelter.

figurative The artist's piety towards his craft was reflected in the intricate details of his work.

Grammatical Forms of piety

• past tense: piously
• plural: pities
• comparative: more pious
• superlative: most pious
• present tense: pieties
• future tense: will piety
• perfect tense: have pietied
• continuous tense: is pieting
• singular: piety
• positive degree: pious
• infinitive: to piety
• gerund: pietying
• participle: pietied

Origin and Evolution of piety

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'piety' originated from the Latin word 'pietas', which means dutiful conduct, sense of duty, loyalty, or devotion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'piety' has retained its original meaning of devoutness and religious devotion, but it has also come to be associated with moral integrity and reverence in a broader sense.