pious

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der tief religiös und seinem Glauben treu ergeben ist, oft mit der Betonung strenger Befolgung religiöser Grundsätze; auch abwertend für scheinheilige oder übertrieben fromme Haltung.

Describes someone who is deeply religious and devoted to their faith, often implying a strict adherence to religious principles.

1. Devoutly religiousB2formal

   Having or showing a deep devotion to religious beliefs and practices.

   Fromm

   • She is a pious woman who attends church every Sunday.
   • The pious monk spent hours in prayer each day.
   • His pious devotion to his faith was admired by the community.

   Synonymechurchgoingdedicateddevotionaldevoutfaithfulgodlyholyreligiousreverentspiritual

   Antonymeblasphemousgodlessimpiousirreligiousprofanesacrilegious

2. Hypocritically virtuousC1informal

   Pretending to be morally better than others; sanctimonious.

   Scheinheilig tugendhaft

   • His pious remarks about charity seemed insincere given his wealth.
   • She gave a pious speech about honesty while cheating on her taxes.
   • The politician's pious attitude annoyed the voters.

   Synonymegoody-goodyholier-than-thoupharisaicpietisticsanctimoniousself-righteous

   Antonymeblasphemousimpiousirreverentprofane