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piety Synonyms
Another word for piety
Choosing another word for piety depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality of being religious, reverent, or deeply devout in spiritual belief and observance.
Usage Example
"Her quiet devoutness was evident in her daily prayers and charitable work at the parish."
Strongest
devoutness
devotion
godliness
Strong
reverence
religiosity
holiness
sanctity
• noun (Context 2)
Dutiful respect, loyalty, and affection shown toward one's parents, family, or homeland.
Usage Example
"Confucian philosophy places great emphasis on filial dutifulness and respect for elders."
Strongest
dutifulness
Strong
devotion
allegiance
loyalty
fidelity
• noun (Context 3)
A conventional, orthodox, or sanctimonious statement or belief accepted without critical thought (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The politician's speech was filled with empty pieties rather than concrete policy proposals."
Strong
platitude
truism
banality
commonplace
bromide
Opposites of piety
The opposite of piety shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
impiety
irreverence
irreligion
ungodliness
disloyalty
disrespect
godlessness
heresy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Piety. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/piety