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Reverent vs Piety - What's the difference?

reverent | piety |

As a adjective reverent

is showing respect or reverence; respectful.

As a noun piety is

(uncountable) reverence and devotion to god.

reverent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • showing respect or reverence; respectful

    • piety

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) reverence and devotion to God
    • Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.
  • (uncountable) similar reverence to one's parents and family
  • (countable) a devout act or thought

    • Derived terms

    * filial piety

    Related terms

    * pious *