Pious
(adjective)
Having or showing a strong belief in and reverence for a deity or deities; religious.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french pieux, from latin pius "dutiful, devout", from pietas "piety".
Examples:
- The pious man spent much of his time in prayer and meditation.
- She was raised in a pious family and went to church every Sunday.
- The pious monk spent his days in the monastery, devoted to religious study and contemplation.
- He had a pious and devout attitude towards his religion.
- The pious people believe that their faith will guide them to the afterlife.