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Antonyms for piety

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahy-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpaɪ ɪ ti

Definition of piety

Origin :
  • early 14c. (late 12c. as a surname), "mercy, tenderness, pity," from Old French piete "piety, faith; pity, compassion" (12c.), from Latin pietatem (nominative pietas) "dutiful conduct, sense of duty; religiousness, piety; loyalty, patriotism; faithfulness to natural ties," in Late Latin "gentleness, kindness, pity;" from pius "kind" (see pious). Meaning "piousness" attested in English from c.1600. Also see pity (n.).
  • noun devotion, religiousness
Example sentences :
  • The Phoenicians who were not interested in piety succeeded where the others had failed.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • After all their piety was aimless and of no utility to humanity.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • Devote, then, ye mothers of Israel, devote your babes to piety and God!
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • All their abilities should scent of piety and the fear of God.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • If we imitate Lydia in diligence, let us not forget to imitate her in piety.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • The rest of his life was occupied in study, in self-improvement, in piety, and in good deeds.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • I have heard of him,' said I. 'A man, I believe, both of parts and of piety.'
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • She was ready to charge the immortals with conspiring against her, had not her piety forbad it.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • On the 14th she died, with much courage, consciousness, and piety.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • Ye will not dare to thank Him when I have done, Mr. Wilder, for all your piety.
  • Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

Synonyms for piety

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