devoutness

Example Sentences

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Tartuffe is the embodiment of the master con artist — a pretentious person who fakes religious devoutness, convincing a benefactor that he is a moral person.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2024

Many of these sites housed intricately ornamented bronze statues of deities commissioned by the rulers, signifying their prominence, wealth, and devoutness.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Winning admiration from some Jews for its devoutness, the group is condemned by others as a cult-like sect.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2022

It’s not just an indication of Sawan’s devoutness.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2016

For in spite of all his boldness, when we compare him with his forerunners, we are struck with his modesty and devoutness, as compared with his successors.

From Rambles and Studies in Greece by Mahaffy, J. P.