Meaning of pious in English

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

   • religious

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 »

   Synonyms

   • devotional
   • godly
   • reverent
   • worshipful
   • holier-than-thou
   • pietistic
   • pietistical
   • pharisaic
   • pharisaical
   • sanctimonious
   • self-righteous
   • prayerful

   Antonyms

   • impious

See also

• religious
• sacred
• unworldly
• virtuous