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Piety

Definition

(formal, literary) A deep sense of reverence and respect for a higher power, divine being, or sacred institution; a feeling of devotion and loyalty to one's faith or spiritual beliefs. Often associated with traditional or conservative religious practices.

Example Sentences

1The poet's use of imagery and metaphor conveyed a profound sense of piety, evoking a deep connection with the divine.
2Is it possible to reconcile modernity with traditional piety, or do the two represent fundamentally incompatible worldviews?
3The artist's depiction of the saint's life was notable for its piety, capturing the essence of her spiritual devotion.
4Critics argued that the novel's portrayal of religious figures lacked piety, reducing complex spiritual struggles to simplistic moral lessons.
5There is a long tradition of piety in literature, from the works of Dante to the poetry of T.S. Eliot, exploring the human search for transcendence and meaning.

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