прилагательное 1) набожный, благочестивый; праведный, религиозный Например: pious hope — благое намерение Синоним(ы): religious, devout 2) ханжеский 3) [устаревшее] почтительный (по отношению к родителям, начальникам и т. п.)
adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pius 1. a. marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship b. marked by conspicuous religiosity Example: a hypocrite—a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds — Charles Reade 2. sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular; religious Example: a pious opinion 3. showing loyal reverence for a person or thing; dutiful 4. a. marked by sham or hypocrisy b. marked by self-conscious virtue; virtuous 5. deserving commendation; worthy Example: a pious effort • piously adverb • piousness noun