Meaning of pious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpaɪəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pious

    Definitions

    1. devoutly religious

    Examples

    • « a god-fearing and law-abiding people H.L.Mencken »

    Synonyms

  2. 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 »

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Famous quotes

  • « No student of Chinese history can say that the Chinese are incapable of religious experience, even when judged by the standards of medieval Europe or pious India. »
    Hu Shih
  • « A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. »
    Aristotle

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