piousness

Noun

Meaning

righteousness by virtue of being pious

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

piety christianity fidelity religiousness cant godliness religion faith worship allegiance devotion dedication observance goodness reverence
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Antonyms

badness mistake abortion ignorance dislike misunderstanding
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Hypernyms

righteousness

Hyponyms

religiousness godliness devoutness dutifulness

Phrases with the word

holier-than-thou piousness

Anagrams

soupiness

Examples

Borchert (2011), 149 By contrast the inscriptions on his public, formal religious commissions are written from the point of view of the patron, and there to underscore his piousness, charity and dedication to the saint who he is shown accompanying. Source: Internet

Louis sided with Becket as much to damage Henry as out of piousness – yet even he grew irritated with the stubbornness of the archbishop, asking when Becket refused Henry's conciliations, "Do you wish to be more than a Saint?" Source: Internet

He became known for his piousness, devotion to God, and generosity towards the sick and poor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pious virgin pious wish piously pip pip emma pip out