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View usage for: (paɪəs) 1. adjectiveSomeone who is pious is very religious and moral. He was brought up by pious female relatives. ...pious acts of charity. Synonyms: religious, godly, devoted, spiritual More Synonyms of pious piously adverb [ADVERB with verb] Conti kneeled and crossed himself piously. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone's words as pious, you think that their words are full of good intentions but do not lead to anything useful being done. [disapproval] What we need is not manifestos of pious intentions, but real action. piously adverb [ADVERB with verb] The groups at the conference spoke piously of their fondness for democracy. 3. graded adjectiveIf you describe someone as pious, you disapprove of the fact that they pretend to be very religious without being sincere. [disapproval] His attitude is compassionate without being pious. ...an expression of pious innocence. piously graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'Life,' said Dr Holly piously, 'is the only wealth, and I gave you life.' More Synonyms of pious (ˈpaɪəs) adjective1. having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout 3. marked by false reverence; sanctimonious 5. archaic having or expressing devotion for one's parents or others Derived forms piously (ˈpiously) adverb piousness (ˈpiousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin pius, related to piāre to expiate pious in American English (ˈpaɪəs) adjective1. having or showing religious devotion; zealous in the performance of religious obligations 2. springing from actual or pretended religious devotion or moral motives 3. seemingly virtuous; affecting virtue hypocritically 4. sacred, as distinguished from secular or profane 5. Archaic having or showing a sense of duty and loyalty to family, friends, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: deˈvout Derived forms piously (ˈpiously) adverb piousness (ˈpiousness) noun Word origin L pius, pious, devout, affectionate, good, prob. < IE * pwīyos < base * peu-, to clean > L purus, pure Examples of 'pious' in a sentencepious British English: pious ADJECTIVE Someone who is pious is very religious and moral. He was brought up by pious female relatives. - American English: pious
- Brazilian Portuguese: devoto
- Chinese: 虔诚的
- European Spanish: devoto
- French: pieux
- German: fromm
- Italian: pio
- Japanese: 敬虔な
- Korean: 독실한
- European Portuguese: devoto
- Latin American Spanish: devoto
Chinese translation of 'pious' adj - (= religious)
虔诚(誠)的 (qiánchéng de) - (= sanctimonious)
虚(虛)伪(偽)的 (xūwěi de) - (= empty) [hopes, words]
空洞的 (kōngdòng de)
Definition religious or devout He was brought up by pious relatives. Synonyms dedicated righteous God-fearing Opposites irreverent , unholy , ungodly , irreligious , impious Definition insincerely reverent They were derided as pious, self-righteous bores. Synonyms hypocritical unctuous pietistic religiose Opposites Additional synonymsDefinition feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion a loving and devoted father Synonyms dedicated, loving, committed, concerned, caring, true, constant, loyal, faithful, fond, ardent, staunch, devout, steadfastDefinition sincere She was a devout Christian. Synonyms religious, godly, pious, pure, holy, orthodox, saintly, reverent, prayerful Definition deeply religious a learned and godly preacher Synonyms devout, religious, holy, righteous, pious, good, saintly, god-fearing - pint
- pint-sized
- pioneer
- pious
- pip
- pipe
- pipe down
Additional synonymsDefinition behaving well in order to please people in authority You're too goody-goody to get into trouble, aren't you? Synonyms sanctimonious, pious, pi (British, slang), self-righteous, holier-than-thou, priggishDefinition offensively self-righteous those with holier-than-thou attitudes Synonyms self-righteous, smug, sanctimonious, self-satisfied, goody-goody (informal), squeaky-clean, priggish, pietistic, religiose, pietistical Definition (of a person) religious and leading a virtuous life The local people think of him as a holy man. Synonyms devout, godly, religious, pure, divine, faithful, righteous, pious, virtuous, hallowed, saintly, god-fearing Definition feeling or expressing reverence the reverent hush of a rapt audience Synonyms respectful, awed, solemn, deferential, loving, humble, adoring, devout, pious, meek, submissive, reverential Definition behaving in a very good, patient, or holy way I assumed a look of saintly innocence. Synonyms virtuous, godly, holy, religious, sainted, blessed, worthy, righteous, devout, pious, angelic, blameless, god-fearing, beatific, sinless, saintlike, full of good works Definition pretending to be very religious and virtuous He writes smug, sanctimonious rubbish. Synonyms pious, smug, hypocritical, pi (British, slang), too good to be true, self-righteous, self-satisfied, goody-goody (informal), unctuous, holier-than-thou, priggish, pietistic, canting, pharisaical, Tartuffian or Tartufian Definition relating to religious beliefs A man in priestly clothes offered spiritual guidance. Synonyms sacred, religious, holy, divine, ethereal, devotional, otherworldly |