Piety

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪɪti

Full definition of piety

Noun

1. (uncountable) reverence and devotion to GodColleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.
2. (uncountable) similar reverence to one's parents and family
3. (countable) a devout act or thought

Derived terms

• filial piety

Related terms

• pious
• pietà