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pious

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  1. devout                
 
pi.ous \'pi--*s\ aj [L pius; akin to L piare to appease] 1a: marked by or 
   showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worshi p : DEVOUT 1b: 
   marked by conspicuous religiosity  2: sacred or devotional as distinct from 
   the profane or secular : REL IGIOUS {a ~ opinion} 3: showing loyal 
   reverence for a person or thing : DUTIFUL  4a: marked by sham or hypocrisy  
   4b: marked by self-conscious virtue : VIRTUOUS  5: deserving commendation : 
   WORTHY {a ~ effort}  - pi.ous.ly av