pious

pi-ous

adjective

Deeply religious, showing reverence and devotion to God or a faith.

"She lived a pious life, always attending church."

adjective

Making a show of virtue or religious devotion, often hypocritically.

"His pious pronouncements often hid selfish motives."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: prayerful, holier-than-thou, pietistical, godly, pharisaical, pharisaic, worshipful, reverent, devotional, pietistic, sanctimonious, self-righteous

Antonyms: impious