IMPIOUS


Meaning of IMPIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈim-pē-əs, (ˌ)im-ˈpī- ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin impius, from in- + pius pious

Date: 1542

: not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent

• im·pi·ous·ly adverb

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