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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

pious
    adj 1: having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity;
           "pious readings" [ant: impious]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Pious \Pi"ous\, a. [L. pius: cf. F. pieux.]
   1. Of or pertaining to piety; exhibiting piety; reverential;
      dutiful; religious; devout; godly. "Pious hearts."
      --Milton. "Pious poetry." --Johnson.
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            Where was the martial brother's pious care? --Pope.
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   2. Practiced under the pretext of religion; prompted by
      mistaken piety; as, pious errors; pious frauds.
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   Syn: Godly; devout; religious; righteous.
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Thesaurus Results for Pious:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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