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piosity

American  
[pahy-os-i-tee] / paɪˈɒs ɪ ti /

noun

PLURAL

piosities

  1. an excessive or obvious show of piety; sanctimoniousness.

  2. an act or instance of such piety.

    the piosities of our Puritan forefathers.

Etymology

Origin of piosity

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

Example Sentences

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“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

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