What is another word for affected pieties?
Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɛktɪd pˈa͡ɪ͡ətɪz] (IPA) 
"Affected pieties" is a phrase that refers to insincere or exaggerated religious or moral beliefs and practices. Some synonyms for this phrase may include false piety, feigned devotion, phony righteousness, pretentiousness, insincerity, hypocrisy, or sanctimony. These words all suggest the idea of pretending to be more religious or morally upright than one truly is. Someone who displays affected pieties might use religious language or symbols to gain social status or to mask their true motivations. It is important to recognize the difference between genuine piety or religious devotion and the affected pieties that can be used to manipulate others.
