transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpī-əs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pius
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
b. : marked by conspicuous religiosity
a hypocrite—a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds — Charles Reade
2. : sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular : religious
a pious opinion
3. : showing loyal reverence for a person or thing : dutiful
4.
a. : marked by sham or hypocrisy
b. : marked by self-conscious virtue : virtuous
5. : deserving commendation : worthy
a pious effort
• pi·ous·ly adverb
• pi·ous·ness noun