piety

/ˈpaɪəti/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or show of reverence and devotion, especially towards a deity or a person of great respect

“She showed great piety in visiting the elderly woman in the hospital.”

2. noun

a quality or trait of being devout or reverent

“His piety inspired the whole community to come together for prayer.”

Synonyms

  • devotion
  • piousness
  • reverence

Antonyms

  • godlessness
  • irreverence