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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pieties

/ˈpaɪətiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does pieties mean?

noun

Pieties are hypocritical or insincere expressions of virtue or devotion, often used to gain approval or sympathy.

Example

"The politician's pieties about helping the poor were seen as insincere by many of his critics."

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