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pious

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pious /ˈpajəs/ adjective
pious
/ˈpajəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIOUS
[more pious; most pious] : deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion
disapproving : falsely appearing to be good or moral

pious hope/wish

: something that is hoped for but will probably not happen

— piously

adverb