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  2. adjective. uk / ˈpaɪ.əs / us / ˈpaɪ.əs / pious adjective (RELIGIOUS) Add to word list. strongly believing in religion, and living in a way that shows this belief: She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Worshipping a god. adoration. adore. churchgoing. deification. deify.

  3. Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of PIOUS is marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship. How to use pious in a sentence. The Complicated Uses of Pious

  4. noun. righteousness by virtue of being pious. synonyms: piety. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Piousness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/piousness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024. Copy citation. Teachers, claim your 10-day free trial and transform your classroom today. Start now.

  5. Define piousness. piousness synonyms, piousness pronunciation, piousness translation, English dictionary definition of piousness. adj. 1. a. Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout: a pious nun. b. Showing or characterized by religious devotion: pious...

  6. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity. “ pious readings” synonyms: devotional. relating to worship. godly, reverent, worshipful. showing great reverence for god. holier-than-thou, pharisaic, pharisaical, pietistic, pietistical, sanctimonious, self-righteous. excessively or hypocritically pious. prayerful.

  7. (paɪəs ) 1. adjective. Someone who is pious is very religious and moral. He was brought up by pious female relatives. ...pious acts of charity. Synonyms: religious, godly, devoted, spiritual More Synonyms of pious. piously adverb [ADVERB with verb] Conti kneeled and crossed himself piously. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

  8. (disapproving) pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people synonym sanctimonious. pious sentiments. He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders. a rather pious and condescending smile. pious hope something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved.