LookItUppious
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpaɪəs/
pious means: Showing strong religious belief and respect for God.
adjective
DEEPLY RELIGIOUSC1
Showing strong religious belief and respect for God.
- She grew up in a pious family.
- The pious man prayed every morning.
- His grandparents were deeply pious.
SHOWING VIRTUEC1
Acting as if you are morally better than other people, often in an annoying or false way.
- Spare me your pious lecture.
- His pious attitude irritated everyone at work.
- Her pious claims sounded false after the scandal.
RELIGIOUSC2
Connected with religion or activities intended to serve God.
- The money supported a pious cause.
- They donated land for pious works.
- Building the chapel was considered a pious duty.
Questions about pious
What does pious mean?
Showing strong religious belief and respect for God.
What is pious in other languages?
Türkçe: dindar · Español: piadoso · Français: pieux · Deutsch: fromm · Italiano: pio · 日本語: 敬虔な
How do you pronounce pious?
It is pronounced /ˈpaɪəs/.
How do you use pious in a sentence?
She grew up in a pious family. The pious man prayed every morning.
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