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Piety

Noun

Definitions

1.NounReverence and devotion to God.
"Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made."
2.NounSimilar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.
"patriotism as piety, when done right"
3.NounA devout or otherwise laudable act, thought, or statement. A platitude that may be empty or at least facile and undercommitted.
"He was quick with the pieties about hard work, honest communication, active listening, and respecting others' viewpoints, but walking the walk is different from talking the talk."
4.NounA platitude that may be empty or at least facile and undercommitted.
"He was quick with the pieties about hard work, honest communication, active listening, and respecting others' viewpoints, but walking the walk is different from talking the talk."
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