piousness

pi·ous  (ps)

adj.

1. Having or exhibiting religious reverence; earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; devout. See Synonyms at religious.

2.

a. Marked by conspicuous devoutness: a pious and holy observation.

b. Marked by false devoutness; solemnly hypocritical: a pious fraud.

3. Devotional: pious readings.

4. Professing or exhibiting a strict, traditional sense of virtue and morality; high-minded.

5. Commendable; worthy: a pious effort.

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[From Latin pius, dutiful.]

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pious·ly adv.

pious·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

piousness - righteousness by virtue of being pious piety righteousness - adhering to moral principles devoutness, religiousness - piety by virtue of being devout dutifulness - piety by virtue of devotion to duty godliness - piety by virtue of being a godly person