pious

• 形容一个人对宗教极其虔诚，忠实信仰，常暗示严格遵守宗教原则。

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.

   虔诚的

   • 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.

   同义词churchgoingdedicateddevotionaldevoutfaithfulgodlyholyreligiousreverentspiritual

   反义词blasphemousgodlessimpiousirreligiousprofanesacrilegious

2. Hypocritically virtuousC1informal

   Pretending to be morally better than others; sanctimonious.

   伪善的

   • 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.

   同义词goody-goodyholier-than-thoupharisaicpietisticsanctimoniousself-righteous

   反义词blasphemousimpiousirreverentprofane