pious

//ˈpaɪ.əs//
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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.

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