Associations to the word «Pious»
Noun
- Relic
- Upbringing
- Gentle
- Nun
- Falsehood
- Disposition
- Hermitage
- Precept
- Blessing
- Communion
- Scripture
- Martyr
- Monk
- Christian
- Psalm
- Imam
- Deliverance
- Hymn
- Mysticism
- Sufi
- Vanity
- Papacy
- Contemplation
- Mecca
- Simple
- Omen
- Buddhist
- Virtue
- Preaching
- Benevolence
- Generosity
- Scruple
- Veda
- Sermon
- Soul
- Allah
- Simeon
- Wise
- Silesia
- Superstition
- Clergy
- Prophet
- Sacrament
- Sincerity
- Apparition
- Caliph
- Catholic
- Sentiment
- Jesuit
- Beloved
- Religious
- Blasphemy
- Monastery
- Moral
- Forgery
- Chronicler
- Emperor
- Preacher
- Friar
- Atheist
- Holiness
- Sabbath
- Seclusion
- Saviour
- Casimir
- Abbot
- Endowment
- Indignation
- Awe
- Quaker
- Salvation
Adjective
Wiktionary
PIOUS, adjective. Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.
PIOUS FICTION, noun. (sometimes pejorative) A fictional, often religious narrative, presented as true by its author to accomplish some altruistic motive.
PIOUS FRAUD, noun. An act of innocent deceit, technically using the methods of a fraudster but for an honest, honorable purpose
PIOUS FRAUD, noun. A person involved in such a fraud.
Dictionary definition
PIOUS, adjective. Having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; "pious readings".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.