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1. | [ adjective ] (religion) devoutly religious | |
Synonyms: | devout god-fearing | |
Examples: | "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken |
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Related terms: | religious | |
2. | [ adjective ] (religion) having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity | |
Examples: | "pious readings" |
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Related terms: | impious devotional godly prayerful holier-than-thou sacred religious unworldly virtuous piety | |
Similar spelling: |
Picou pius_x pius_xi pius_ii piss Pisa Pico pius_xii Pizzo pique pix pij pig pic |