The term pious is an adjective meaning exhibiting or possessing religious reverence. In this sense of the term is means an earnest compliance when it comes to the observance of religion. It is used as a synonym for the term devout or religious. It could also mean marked by striking devoutness. In a negative sense it could mean marked by false devoutness; that is, solemnly hypocritical.
It may also be used as a synonym for the word devotional. It could signify exhibiting or professing a strict, conventional sense of morality and virtue. In this sense it could be used to mean high-minded. It may also mean commendable; worthy.
The word pious comes from the Latin word pius, meaning dutiful. The adverb form of the word pious is the term piously while the noun form of the same is piousness.
It may also be used as a synonym for the word devotional. It could signify exhibiting or professing a strict, conventional sense of morality and virtue. In this sense it could be used to mean high-minded. It may also mean commendable; worthy.
The word pious comes from the Latin word pius, meaning dutiful. The adverb form of the word pious is the term piously while the noun form of the same is piousness.
