having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. characterized by a hypocritical concern with virtue or religious devotion; sanctimonious.
What does it mean when you are pious?
1a : marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship. b : marked by conspicuous religiosity a hypocrite—a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds— Charles Reade. 2 : sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular : religious a pious opinion.
What are two synonyms for pious?
Synonyms & Antonyms of pious
- constant,
- dedicated,
- devoted,
- devout,
- down-the-line,
- faithful,
- fast,
- good,
