pious — having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaɪəs/
Example Sentences
- The pious grandmother always said grace even before eating instant ramen.
- His pious declaration about helping the poor rang hollow when he refused to donate a dollar.
- She maintained a pious expression while secretly texting during the sermon.
pious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpaɪəs/]
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
The pious monk kneels in prayer before dawn, candles flickering around him.
Stay pious among various faiths without bias
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pius' meaning dutiful, faithful, or devoted. The word originally referred to dutifulness toward gods and family in Roman culture, later evolving to mean religious devotion in English.
Breakdown
Latin 'pius' (dutiful, devoted) - no further morphological breakdown as it is a root word that entered English directly from Latin
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📝Examples
“The pious grandmother always said grace even before eating instant ramen.”
“His pious declaration about helping the poor rang hollow when he refused to donate a dollar.”
“She maintained a pious expression while secretly texting during the sermon.”
“The pious monk devoted his entire life to prayer and meditation.”
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