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pious

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pjɨˈdozu/pi·e·do·so

Definition

1

Devoutly religious; showing earnest reverence for God. Also, showing compassionate and merciful qualities.

Usage examples

She was a pious woman who attended church daily.
His pious act of charity was known throughout the town.

Common combinations

pious manpious devotionpious act