pious
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin pīus (“pious, dutiful, blessed, kind, devout”), from Proto-Indo-European *pey- (“to adore”). Cognate with Old English fǣle (“faithful, trusty, good; dear, beloved”). More at feal.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -aɪəs
Adjective [edit]
pious (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.
Usage notes [edit]
- Sometimes used pejoratively, in the sense of "mistaken" or "false" piety, as in "pious errors", "pious frauds".
Synonyms [edit]
Antonyms [edit]
- (of or pertaining to piety): impious, independent, profane
Derived terms [edit]
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
of or pertaining to piety
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practiced under the pretext of religion
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