Piousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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piousness

 

[ ˈpaɪəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious devotion

Piousness is the quality of being devoted to religious beliefs and practices. It involves a deep reverence for God or a higher power, often expressed through prayer, worship, and adherence to religious teachings.

Synonyms

devotion, piety, religiousness

Examples of usage

  • Her piousness was evident in the way she attended church every Sunday without fail.
  • The monk's piousness was admired by all who knew him.
Context #2 | Noun

moral righteousness

Piousness can also refer to a strict adherence to moral principles and a sense of righteousness. It involves living a virtuous and morally upright life, often guided by one's religious beliefs.

Synonyms

moral uprightness, righteousness, virtue

Examples of usage

  • His piousness was reflected in his honesty and integrity in all his dealings.
  • The leader's piousness inspired trust and respect among his followers.

Translations

Translations of the word "piousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piedade

🇮🇳 धार्मिकता

🇩🇪 Frömmigkeit

🇮🇩 kesalehan

🇺🇦 побожність

🇵🇱 pobożność

🇯🇵 敬虔さ (けいけんさ)

🇫🇷 piété

🇪🇸 piedad

🇹🇷 dindarlık

🇰🇷 경건함 (gyeonggeonham)

🇸🇦 تقوى

🇨🇿 zbožnost

🇸🇰 zbožnosť

🇨🇳 虔诚 (qiánchéng)

🇸🇮 pobožnost

🇮🇸 guðrækni

🇰🇿 құдайшылдық

🇬🇪 მოწმობა

🇦🇿 dindarlıq

🇲🇽 piedad

Etymology

The word 'piousness' originated from the Latin word 'pius', meaning 'dutiful' or 'devout'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe religious devotion and moral righteousness. Throughout history, piousness has been valued in many cultures as a sign of faith and moral integrity.

See also: impious, piously.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,937, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.