- piosity
- pi·os·i·ty
English syllables. 2014.
piosity
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piosity — /puy os i tee/, n., pl. piosities. 1. an excessive or obvious show of piety; sanctimoniousness. 2. an act or instance of such piety: the piosities of our Puritan forefathers. [1920 25; PIOUS + ITY; modeled on religious, religiosity] * * * … Universalium
piosity — noun Affected or exaggerated piety. Syn: sanctimoniousness … Wiktionary
piosity — pīˈäsəd.ē noun ( es) Etymology: from pious, after such pairs as English religious : religiosity : an exaggerated or superficial piousness : an obvious manifestation of devoutness … Useful english dictionary
