1. in a devoutly religious manner; with reverence for God or religious beliefs
2. in a hypocritically virtuous or self-righteous manner
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• She piously attended church every Sunday morning.
• The monk piously recited his daily prayers.
• He piously donated money to charity while secretly cheating on his taxes.
• The congregation piously bowed their heads during the blessing.
• She piously lectured others about morality despite her own questionable behavior.
• The pilgrims piously walked the sacred path in silence.
• He piously refused to work on the Sabbath.