Pious
Pronunciation : Pi"ous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. pius: cf. F. pieux.]
Definition : 1. Of or pertaining to piety; exhibiting piety; reverential; dutiful; religious; devout; godly. "Pious hearts." Milton. "Pious poetry." Johnson. Where was the martial brother's pious care Pope.
2. Practiced under the pretext of religion; prompted by mistaken piety; as, pious errors; pious frauds.
Syn. -- Godly; devout; religious; righteous.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913