Moral Virtues

noun a person or group of people regarded as the finest or most worthy in society

preposition a compound noun phrase consisting of 'salt' and 'earth', where 'salt' is used metaphorically to describe the worth or character of the person or group

• She is truly the salt of the earth, always willing to help those in need.
• My neighbor is the salt of the earth, always looking out for everyone in the community.
• My best friend is the salt of the earth, always having my back no matter what.
• The volunteers who dedicate their time to help the homeless are the salt of the earth.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'devoutness' is a noun that refers to the quality of being devout or deeply religious.

• Her devoutness to her faith was evident in the way she attended religious services regularly.
• His devoutness to his favorite sports team is unmatched; he never misses a game.
• I admire her devoutness to her skincare routine; she never skips a step.
• The artist's devoutness to his craft is reflected in the intricate details of his paintings.

verb to renounce or reject something, usually a belief or principle

• She abnegated her own desires in order to fulfill her duty to the community.
• He abnegated his plans to go out with friends in order to study for the exam.
• She totally abnegated her diet and ate a whole pizza by herself.
• The artist abnegated the traditional rules of composition to create a truly unique piece of art.