Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piedade
noun
/piˈeð.ɪ.ɑːd/
Definition
Examples
- She showed great piedade when she volunteered at the shelter.
- His actions were motivated by a sense of piedade towards the less fortunate.
Meaning
Piedade refers to a feeling of sympathy or sorrow for someone else’s suffering or misfortune, encapsulating both empathy and charitable feelings towards those in need.
Synonyms
- compassion
- mercy
- empathy
- sympathy