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Definitions of pious. adjective. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity. “ pious readings” synonyms: devotional. relating to worship. godly, reverent, worshipful. showing great reverence for god. holier-than-thou, pharisaic, pharisaical, pietistic, pietistical, sanctimonious, self-righteous. excessively or hypocritically pious.
3 days ago · 5 meanings: 1. having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout 2. marked by reverence 3. marked by false.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of pious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
practiced or used in the name of real or pretended religious motives, or for some ostensibly good object; falsely earnest or sincere: a pious deception. of or relating to religious devotion; sacred rather than secular: pious literature.
Adjective. Filter. adjective. Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout. A pious nun. American Heritage. Having or showing religious devotion; zealous in the performance of religious obligations. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Springing from actual or pretended religious devotion or moral motives.
1. having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout. 2. marked by reverence. 3. marked by false reverence; sanctimonious. 4. sacred; not secular. 5. archaic having or expressing devotion for one's parents or others. [C17: from Latin pius, related to piāre to expiate] ˈpiously adv. ˈpiousness n.
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIOUS. 1. [more pious; most pious] : deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion. pious [= devout] churchgoing people. They lived a quiet, pious life. 2. disapproving : falsely appearing to be good or moral.
