piedade
1. the quality of being devout, religious, or pious; reverence for God
Her godliness was evident in her daily prayers and charitable works.
Sua piedade era evidente em suas orações diárias e obras caritativas.
2. spiritual virtue or moral excellence derived from religious faith
The monk pursued godliness through meditation and contemplation.
O monge buscava a piedade através da meditação e contemplação.
3. divine quality or resemblance to God
They admired the godliness reflected in his acts of compassion.
Eles admiravam a qualidade divina refletida em seus atos de compaixão.
In both American and Brazilian Christian contexts, 'godliness' carries significant religious weight and is often associated with Protestant and Evangelical traditions. In Brazil, 'piedade' is more commonly used in formal religious discourse, while 'devoção' emphasizes personal spiritual commitment. The concept reflects values of moral conduct, prayer, and charitable works across both cultures.
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