piousness

Definitions of piousness
  1. noun
    righteousness by virtue of being pious
    synonyms: piety
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    devoutness, religiousness
    piety by virtue of being devout
    dutifulness
    piety by virtue of devotion to duty
    godliness
    piety by virtue of being a godly person
    pietism, religionism, religiosity, religiousism
    exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
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    righteousness
    the quality of adhering to moral principles
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