pious

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

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1. Devoutly religious B2 formal

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

   • 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.

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   Sinónimos: churchgoingdedicateddevotionaldevoutfaithfulgodlyholyreligiousreverentspiritual

   Antónimos: blasphemousgodlessimpiousirreligiousprofanesacrilegious

2. Hypocritically virtuous C1 informal

   Pretending to be morally better than others; sanctimonious.

   • 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.

   ruЛицемерно добродетельныйesfingido, mojigato, beatofrVertueux hypocritedeScheinheilig tugendhaftptFalsamente virtuosozh伪善的arمتظاهر بالتقوى

   Sinónimos: goody-goodyholier-than-thoupharisaicpietisticsanctimoniousself-righteous

   Antónimos: blasphemousimpiousirreverentprofane

• more pious comparative form
• most pious superlative form