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piousness Synonyms
Another word for piousness
Choosing another word for piousness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of being devoutly religious and reverent.
Usage Example
"Her quiet piety was evident in her daily prayers and charitable work within the parish."
Strongest
piety
devoutness
Strong
devotion
religiosity
godliness
holiness
reverence
• noun (Context 2)
An exaggerated, hypocritical, or self-righteous display of virtue or religious devotion.
Usage Example
"The novelist satirized the hollow sanctimony of officials who preached morality while ignoring the poor."
Strongest
sanctimony
sanctimoniousness
Strong
self-righteousness
hypocrisy
pharisaism
Opposites of piousness
The opposite of piousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
impiety
irreverence
sincerity
irreligion
ungodliness
profanity
humility
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Piousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/piousness