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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

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