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pious

/pˈaɪʌs/adjective2 syllables

Pious means: having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity.

Synonyms for pious31

adjective, as in having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

devotional, godly, reverent, worshipful, holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous, prayerful, religious, sacred, unworldly, virtuous

also used for pious

devout, dutiful, observant, reverential, Allah-fearing, devoutful, frum, crawthumping, patronizing, pompous, smug, airy, arrogant, chesty, authoritarian

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Opposites of pious

impious

What does pious mean?1

adjective

1

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity“pious readings”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pious?1

two syllables

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Pious in a sentence

  • Once upon a time there was a poor, pious girl.Mithridates
  • The president's pious concern was to reshape the country.Cangarejo
  • I wish these pious people had reached more sensible conclusions.Cangarejo
  • So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase.fcbond
  • Sami and Layla's pious marriage was hiding a multitude of sins.OsoHombre
  • Beware of Rome if you want to remain pious.Dejo
  • Although I am a pious man, I am not the less a man.jerom
  • The imam looked sweet, calm, and pious.Amastan

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