piety synonyms

piety

n.

  1. Devotion to duty

    fealty, filial allegiance, application; see loyalty.

  2. Devotion to the service of God

    reverence, duty, zeal; see devotion, holiness 1.

  3. Pious remarks

    lecture, preachment, preaching; see sermon.

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