piety
/ˈpaɪəti/noun
उच्चारण पायटी
धर्मनिष्ठा, भक्ति, पवित्रता
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the state of having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
धर्मनिष्ठा, भक्ति, पवित्रता
- a woman of great piety
- The villagers admired the old priest for his simple piety.
- The pilgrims were moved by his piety and humility.
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- Her piety showed in her daily prayers.
- The saint was respected for his piety and kindness.
Synonyms devotion devoutness religiousness godliness holiness
Opposite impiety irreverence godlessness irreligion
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pi·e·ty
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Keep the religious words together: piety (deep religious respect), devotion, reverence, sanctity (holiness), religiosity (being too religious).
धार्मिकता के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: piety (गहरा धार्मिक सम्मान), devotion, reverence, sanctity (पवित्रता), religiosity (अत्यधिक धार्मिक होना)।
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A person who pretends to be very religious is sanctimonious or a hypocrite.
बहुत धार्मिक होने का दिखावा करने वाला sanctimonious या hypocrite।