piously

• Adverbio que significa «de manera devota o con sincera reverencia hacia Dios o una divinidad». También puede usarse en un sentido más amplio para describir acciones realizadas con seriedad moral hipócrita o santurrona.

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.

   piadosamente

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

   Sinónimosdevotedlydevoutlyreligiouslyreverently

   Antónimosblasphemouslyimpiouslyirreverentlysacrilegiously

2. In a hypocritically virtuous mannerC1formal

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

   con hipocresía religiosa

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshypocriticallysanctimoniouslyself-righteouslyunctuously

   Antónimosgenuinelyhonestlysincerely