piosity

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]

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  • piosity — noun Affected or exaggerated piety. Syn: sanctimoniousness …   Wiktionary

  • piosity — pi·os·i·ty …   English syllables

  • 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

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