pious
/ˈpaɪəs/adjective
उच्चारण पायस
धार्मिक, धर्मपरायण, भक्त
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having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
धार्मिक, धर्मपरायण, भक्त
- a pious old woman who prays every morning
- The pious man fasted every Monday.
- The family is pious and visits the temple every evening.
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- Her pious grandmother never starts the day without a prayer.
- He led a quiet, pious life in the hills.
Synonyms devout religious godly
Opposite impious irreligious ungodly
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[only before noun] disapproving
(of a hope or wish) unlikely to be fulfilled
(आशा) जो पूरी होने की संभावना न हो, महज़ अच्छी-सी इच्छा
- A pollution-free city remains a pious hope.
- The promise of cheap houses for all remained a pious hope.
- It is a pious hope that traffic will clear on its own.
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- Their pious wish for a fair deal came to nothing.
- Promises to end all exam stress are little more than pious hopes.
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§Grammar and usage
The noun is piety.
इसका noun piety है।