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piety

Translations

pietynoun
pieties
pl
Her piety was evident in her daily prayers and charitable acts.
Sa piété se voyait dans ses prières quotidiennes et ses actes de charité.
piétéDans l'expression « piété filiale ».
Filial piety is central to many East Asian cultures.
La piété filiale est centrale dans de nombreuses cultures d'Asie de l'Est.
Additional translations
bondieuserieSens péjoratif ; s'emploie surtout au pluriel pour des formules ou des propos pieux et convenus.
Synonyms
sanctity
religiosity
faithfulness
holiness
worship
reverence
godliness
devotion

Definitions

pietynoun
The quality of being religious or reverent.
Her piety was evident in her daily prayers and charitable acts.
An expression, belief, or remark that reflects conventional or unthinking reverence, often regarded as a platitude.
The speech was filled with the usual pieties about freedom and democracy.
Respectful devotion or dutifulness toward one's parents or ancestors; filial devotion.
Filial piety is central to many East Asian cultures.
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