piously

• Advérbio que significa "de forma piedosa, devota" ou "com sincero respeito a Deus ou a uma divindade". Também pode ser usado em sentido mais amplo para descrever ações feitas com seriedade moral hipócrita ou santimonial.

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.

   Piedosamente

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

   Sinônimosdevotedlydevoutlyreligiouslyreverently

   Antônimosblasphemouslyimpiouslyirreverentlysacrilegiously

2. In a hypocritically virtuous mannerC1formal

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

   Hipocritamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshypocriticallysanctimoniouslyself-righteouslyunctuously

   Antônimosgenuinelyhonestlysincerely