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
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Godly as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to a god
Examples:
"her godly powers'' = her superhuman powers"
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Godly as an adjective:
Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.
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Godly as an adjective:
Gloriously good.
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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."
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Pious as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.