pious
/ˈpaɪəs/
adjective
- Having or showing a deep respect for God and religion; devout.
- His pious parents taught him to be kind and honest.
- She was a pious woman who attended church every Sunday.
- The pious monk spent hours in prayer each day.
- Pretending to be religious or morally good; hypocritically virtuous.
- His pious remarks about charity were not matched by his actions.
- The CEO's pious concern for workers seemed fake.
- She gave a pious speech about honesty, but everyone knew she lied.
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