PIOUS


Meaning of PIOUS in English

1.

Someone who is ~ is very religious and moral.

He was brought up by ~ female relatives.

...~ acts of charity.

ADJ

~ly

Conti kneeled and crossed himself ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

2.

If you describe someone’s words as ~, you think that their words are full of good intentions but do not lead to anything useful being done.

What we need is not manifestos of ~ intentions, but real action.

ADJ: ADJ n disapproval

~ly

The groups at the conference spoke ~ly of their fondness for democracy.

ADV: ADV with v

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