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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of piosity¹

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

Example Sentences

“Hell–no!” exclaimed Bible-Back startled out of his piosity.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg