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piousness

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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.

[From Latin pius, dutiful.]

pious·ly adv.
pious·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.piousness - righteousness by virtue of being pious
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
Translations
piousness
nFrömmigkeit f; (pej also)Frömmelei f


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