Piously: meaning, definitions and examples

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piously

 

[ ˈpaɪəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in religious context

In a devout or religious manner; showing reverence or devotion.

Synonyms

devoutly, religiously, reverently

Examples of usage

  • She knelt piously in prayer.
  • He piously attended church every Sunday.
  • The monks piously chanted their prayers.
  • The old lady piously crossed herself before entering the church.
Context #2 | Adverb

in moral context

In a morally upright or virtuous manner.

Synonyms

righteously, uprightly, virtuously

Examples of usage

  • He piously followed the teachings of his parents.
  • She piously upheld her integrity in the face of temptation.
  • Despite the challenges, he piously maintained his honesty.
  • The ruler governed piously, always considering the welfare of his people.

Translations

Translations of the word "piously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piedosamente

🇮🇳 धार्मिकता से

🇩🇪 fromm

🇮🇩 saleh

🇺🇦 побожно

🇵🇱 pobożnie

🇯🇵 敬虔に (けいけんに)

🇫🇷 pieux

🇪🇸 piadosamente

🇹🇷 dindar bir şekilde

🇰🇷 경건하게

🇸🇦 بتقوى

🇨🇿 zbožně

🇸🇰 zbožne

🇨🇳 虔诚地

🇸🇮 pobožno

🇮🇸 guðhrærilega

🇰🇿 құдайшылдықпен

🇬🇪 მორწმუნედ

🇦🇿 dindarcasına

🇲🇽 piadosamente

Etymology

The word 'piously' originated from the Middle English word 'piously', from Old French 'pieusement', from Latin 'pietatem' meaning 'piety'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe actions performed with reverence or devotion, especially in a religious or moral context.

See also: impious, piousness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,437, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.