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Meaning of pious in English
Pronunciation
/ˈpaɪəs/
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Classifying Adjective
pious
Definitions
1.
devoutly religious
Examples
« a god-fearing and law-abiding people H.L.Mencken »
Synonyms
religious
Qualitative Adjective
pious
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin pius‘dutiful, pious’+ -ous
Definitions
1.
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
Examples
« pious readings »
Synonyms
devotional
godly
reverent
worshipful
holier-than-thou
pietistic
pietistical
pharisaic
pharisaical
sanctimonious
self-righteous
prayerful
Antonyms
impious
See also
religious
sacred
unworldly
virtuous