NYT Dictionary
PIETY
/ˈpaɪ̯ɪti/NounPI-e-typi-e-ty · 3 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
Reverence and devotion to God.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English piete, borrowed from Middle French pieté, from Latin pietās. See also the doublets pietà and pity. By surface analysis, pious + -ety.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
impiety
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.