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pious
adjectivegeneral usecommon/pjɨˈdozu/pi·e·do·so
Definition
1Devoutly 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.”
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pious manpious devotionpious act