pious

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Adjective pious has 2 senses

pious - having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; "pious readings"
Antonyms: impious, godless, irreverent
devout, god-fearing, pious - devoutly religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken
Antonym: irreligious (indirect, via religious)

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Pious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition 1: Having or showing religious devotion and reverence.

Example sentence 1: The pious old woman went to church every Sunday and prayed devoutly.

Example sentence 2: The monk's pious lifestyle involved daily meditation and strict adherence to religious doctrines.

Definition 2: Marked by exaggerated or pretended religious devotion.

Example sentence 1: The pious preacher seemed righteous on the surface, but his actions contradicted his sermons.

Example sentence 2: She was known for her pious behavior in public but indulged in immoral activities secretly.

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