godliness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɡɒd.li.nəs/ us/ˈɡɑːd.li.nəs/
虔诚，敬畏上帝之心
the quality of being godly (= obeying and respecting God)
Her expression spoke of godliness and inner suffering, bravery and sympathy for others. 她的表情透露着虔诚和内心的煎熬，也不乏勇气和同情心。
They employed their money and influence to promote godliness. 他们出钱出力，宣扬敬虔。
See: godly
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- Promoting godliness in a secular age is no longer the only challenge for some of Canada's clergy.
- It's his ambition rather than his godliness that causes him to put his family low down on his list of priorities..
- If cleanliness is next to Godliness, then most teenagers are atheists.