piously

• Наречие, означающее «набожно, благочестиво» или «с искренним почтением к Богу или божеству». Также может использоваться в более широком смысле для описания действий, совершаемых с лицемерной или самодовольной моральной серьёзностью.

An adverb meaning "in a devoutly religious manner" or "with sincere reverence for God or a deity." It can also be used in a broader sense to describe actions performed with hypocritical or self-righteous moral earnestness.

1. In a devoutly religious mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows deep religious devotion and reverence.

   Набожно

   • She piously attended church every Sunday without fail.
   • The monks piously chanted their evening prayers.
   • He piously crossed himself before entering the cathedral.

   Synonymsdevotedlydevoutlyreligiouslyreverently

   Antonymsblasphemouslyimpiouslyirreverentlysacrilegiously

2. In a hypocritically virtuous mannerC1formal

   In a way that pretends to have moral or religious virtue, often insincerely.

   Лицемерно

   • He piously condemned the actions of others while ignoring his own faults.
   • She piously declared her commitment to charity, yet never donated a cent.
   • They piously spoke of honesty while hiding their true intentions.

   Synonymshypocriticallysanctimoniouslyself-righteouslyunctuously

   Antonymsgenuinelyhonestlysincerely