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 to be a pious person?

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 is an example of pious?

The definition of pious is someone or something that is devoted to religion. An example of pious is someone who goes to church every Sunday and studies the Bible throughout the week. ... Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.