The difference between Godly and Pious

When used as adjectives, godly means of or pertaining to a god, whereas pious means of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.


Godly is also adverb with the meaning: in a godly manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Godly and Pious

  1. Godly as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a god

    Examples:

    "her godly powers'' = her superhuman powers"

  2. Godly as an adjective:

    Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.

  3. Godly as an adjective:

    Gloriously good.

  1. Godly as an adverb:

    In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

    Examples:

    "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.'' — 2. Tim. iii. 12."

  1. Pious as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.