Pious

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪəs/

Definitions of pious

adjective having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations

Example Sentences

A1 She is a pious woman who goes to church every Sunday.

A2 The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.

B1 The pious pilgrims traveled to the holy site to pay their respects.

B2 The pious ruler was known for his devotion to his faith.

C1 Her pious devotion to charity work earned her recognition in the community.

C2 The pious scholar's deep understanding of religious texts was widely respected.

Examples of pious in a Sentence

formal The pious man spent hours in prayer and meditation each day.

informal She's known around town as the most pious person you'll ever meet.

slang I can't stand how pious he acts all the time.

figurative Her pious devotion to her work was unmatched by anyone else in the office.

Grammatical Forms of pious

• past tense: piously
• plural: pious
• comparative: more pious
• superlative: most pious
• present tense: pious
• future tense: will be pious
• perfect tense: have been pious
• continuous tense: being pious
• singular: pious
• positive degree: pious
• infinitive: to be pious
• gerund: piously
• participle: pious

Origin and Evolution of pious

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pious' originated from the Latin word 'pius' meaning devout or dutiful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pious' has evolved to encompass not just religious devotion, but also a sense of moral integrity and righteousness in one's actions.