Piously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaɪəsli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Piously is an adverb meaning in a pious manner.
Meaning
in a pious manner.
Example Sentences
it is a marvel that any man, virtuously and piously disposed, should be so partially and zealously affected in a cause that has neither truth nor any honest usefulness in it.
The king seals his faith in Cranmer with what is piously not quite an oath (a more Henrician than Protestant one): 'God's blest mother, | I swear he is true-hearted' (154–5).
...Balgruntie was bent on makin' the attempt, especially after he heard that the castle was well vittled, an' indeed he was meritoriously joined by his men, who piously licked their lips on hearin' of such glad tidin's.
Synonyms for piously
Depending on context, synonyms include devoutly.
Antonyms for piously
Common opposites include impiously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devoutly, reverently, pietistically, godly, indevoutly, sanctimoniously.
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