IMPIOUS


Meaning of IMPIOUS in English

/ ˈɪmpiəs; NAmE ; ɪmˈpaɪəs/ adjective

( formal ) showing a lack of respect for God and religion;

OPP pious

►  im·pi·ety / ɪmˈpaɪəti; NAmE / noun [ U ]

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 16th cent.: from Latin impius (from in- not + pius dutiful, pious) + -ous .

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