pious

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From Latin pius

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pious (not comparable)

Positive
pious

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. Of or pertaining to piety, devout, exhibiting piety.
  2. Practiced under the pretext of religion; prompted by mistaken piety.
    • pious errors; pious frauds.

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of or pertaining to piety
practiced under the pretext of religion
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