pious
//ˈpaɪ.əs//
Adjective
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1
Deeply religious and devoted to God or religious practices.
My grandmother was a pious woman who prayed every morning.
2
Making a hypocritical display of virtue or religious devotion; sanctimonious.
His pious speeches about charity were unconvincing, given his own selfish behavior.
3
Dutiful or loyal, especially to one's parents or family.
She is a pious daughter who takes care of her elderly parents.