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Define Piety Meaning

Piety
n. pi|e|ty
n. pl. pi|e|ties

1. The state or quality of being pious, especially:
1a. Religious devotion and reverence to a deity.
1b. Devotion and reverence to parents and family: filial piety.

2. A devout act, thought, or statement.

3. A position held conventionally or hypocritically; a statement of such a position: "...the liberated pieties of people who believe that social attitudes have kept pace with women's aspirations�" (Erica Abeel).

"Conferred upon me for the piety Which to my country I was judged to have shown."
-- Milton
By Pippy
Piety
Being devoted; Especially in religion. It can also mean devotion and reverence to your parents.

I exhibit piety with every devout act, thought, or statement I make.
By Tildie
Piety
devotion motivated by fear, paranoia, and/or percieved possibility of selfish personal benefit

I will do thy will, oh Lord, even though what I interpret as your will will conflict with the many interpretations of others causing me to pursue a passionate crusade against all others not conforming to what I percieve to be your will because everyone should follow your one true will, right, oh Lord? Bless me father. You are my shepard. I submit my free will to you. Just deliver me to eternal bliss, please. Amen.
By Rosette
Piety
religious devotion

The ascetic's piety was something to adore.
By Marcile
You Are My Sunshine Whazza Matter For You Downer Courage Slueth Piety
Whoever you send this holy text you must block them effective immediately .

You are my sunshine whazza matter for you downer courage slueth piety
(Block this person on all social media).
By Sallie