Piety
mediumPIE-uh-tee
noun
Definition
devout religious devotion or dutiful respect
Examples
“Her piety was evident in the hours she spent in quiet prayer each morning.”
“The monastery was renowned for the austere piety of its monks.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
impietyirreverenceungodlinessblasphemy
Categories
GRE Tip
Piety is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "devoutness" or "devotion" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "impiety".
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