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pious

UK/ˈpaɪəs/ US/ˈpaɪʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

  • “pious readings”
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2.

devoutly religious

  • “a god-fearing and law-abiding people”
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Phrases

  • offensive to pious ears
  • pious fiction
  • pious fraud

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