pious

• Describe a una persona profundamente religiosa y devota a su fe, a menudo implicando una observancia estricta de los principios religiosos.

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.

   piadoso (religioso)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschurchgoingdedicateddevotionaldevoutfaithfulgodlyholyreligiousreverentspiritual

   Antónimosblasphemousgodlessimpiousirreligiousprofanesacrilegious

2. Hypocritically virtuousC1informal

   Pretending to be morally better than others; sanctimonious.

   fingido, mojigato, beato

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgoody-goodyholier-than-thoupharisaicpietisticsanctimoniousself-righteous

   Antónimosblasphemousimpiousirreverentprofane