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piety | righteously |

As a noun piety

is (uncountable) reverence and devotion to god.

As an adverb righteously is

in a righteous manner.

piety

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) reverence and devotion to God
    • Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.
  • (uncountable) similar reverence to one's parents and family
  • (countable) a devout act or thought

    • Derived terms

    * filial piety

    Related terms

    * pious *

    righteously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a righteous manner.