Dutifulness
91piety — n. (pl. ies) 1 the quality of being pious. 2 a pious act. Etymology: ME f. OF pieteacute f. L pietas tatis dutifulness (as PIOUS) …
92piousness — noun righteousness by virtue of being pious • Syn: ↑piety • Ant: ↑impiety (for: ↑piety) • Derivationally related forms: ↑pious • Hyp …
93im|pi|e|ty — «ihm PY uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. lack of piety or reverence for God; wickedness. 2. lack of dutifulness or respect. 3. an impious act: »To reveal a desire for money is Allah defend us! an impiety (Harper s) …
