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piosity

[ pahy-os-i-tee ]

noun

, plural pi·os·i·ties.
  1. an excessive or obvious show of piety; sanctimoniousness.
  2. an act or instance of such piety:

    the piosities of our Puritan forefathers.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of piosity1

1920–25; pious + -ity; modeled on religious, religiosity
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Example Sentences

However it is done, it should be honest, frank, and free from piosity.

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