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piously

/ˈpaɪ.əs.li/

Translations

piouslyadverb

/ˈpaɪ.əs.li/

pieusementSens religieux, avec ferveur et dévotion.

She piously attended church every Sunday, never missing a service.

Elle allait pieusement à l'église tous les dimanches, sans jamais manquer un office.

Additional translations

hypocritementSens péjoratif : avec une vertu ou une dévotion affichée de façon hypocrite.

Synonyms

piouslyadverb

In a manner that shows a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.

She piously attended church every Sunday, never missing a service.

In a way that is characterized by hypocritical concern with virtue or religious devotion; sanctimoniously.

He piously lectured others about the importance of charity, yet never donated himself.