'Pious' definitions:

Definition of 'pious'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; "pious readings" [ant: impious]

Definition of 'Pious'

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