piously
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7.4
- adverb
- /ˈpaɪəsli/
:
piadosamente
- We ordain and decree that they live soberly, chastely, and piously, abstaining not only from evil but also from every appearance of evil.
So what's left to do if one doesn't want to be inappropriately academic or piously presumptuous?
- So what's left to do if one doesn't want to be inappropriately academic or piously presumptuous?
- Someone will say, does it often occur that they who sin are prosperous and they who live piously are wretched?
- Well, because people's minds are piously inclined to anger on account of the wine that they're drinking.
Examples
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During the ceremony, the community sang piously, showing their reverence for the traditions.
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Again, in the life of Madame de Quevern, she was shown living piously: she raised her children so well.
Academic text (2018) -
The post-Fascist republic had piously promised to return this column in 1947, but it was not delivered until 2005.
Academic text (2010) -
Yet the passage also presents Constantius as piously and justifiably concerned about such matters.
Academic text (2018) -
The musicians had all piously sworn to play the proper notes and to forgo improvisation.
Fiction book (1993) -
Above the basin, the carved visage of St. Kilda gazed emptily toward the ceiling, eyes piously upturned.
Fiction book (1992) -
She piously attended church every Sunday to express her devotion.
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The monk prayed piously, seeking guidance and strength in his faith.
Synonyms
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2.6
In a loyal, reliable, or exact way
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3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
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7.0
With deep religious feeling and strong faith
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5.5
In a way that shows deep respect
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5.6
In a quiet, serious, hopeful way that shows respect
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7.5
In a way that shows deep respect for someone or something
1
5.6
In a way that shows deep respect for something holy
1
6.9
In a way that shows deep respect and great admiration for someone or something
In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer
In a religious way that shows deep belief
How Pious
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Etymology
The word piously comes from pious, which traces back to the Latin pietas, meaning 'duty' or 'devotion', and you can see the same idea in the English word piety. So to act piously is to do something with religious respect or deep devotion, which is why we use it for prayer and other reverent actions.