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Piously

Definition:

In a devout or religiously reverent manner.

Sense 1:

Adverb

In a sincere and deeply religious way.

Example sentences:

1. She prayed piously every morning before sunrise.
2. The monks chanted piously during the religious ceremony.
3. He piously followed the commands of his faith, never wavering in his devotion.

Sense 2:

Adverb

In an outwardly moral or virtuous manner.

Example sentences:

1. The politician spoke piously about the importance of family values.
2. She piously lectured her friends on the benefits of a virtuous lifestyle.
3. He acted piously by volunteering at the homeless shelter every weekend.

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