pious

Definition

  • adjective: deeply religious
  • adjective: marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
  • synonyms: righteous, devout, godly

Examples

  • I'm tired of hearing politicians making 'pious' pronouncements about their devotion to the people.

  • His speech contained no practical solutions, just the 'pious hope' that the war would end soon.

  • They lived a quiet, 'pious' life.

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