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piously

[ˈpaɪəsli]
adverb
piedosamente
1. In a devout or religious manner; with reverence for God or sacred things
She piously attended church every Sunday without fail.
Ela frequentava piedosamente a igreja todos os domingos sem falta.
2. In a manner that appears or claims to be virtuous or moral, often insincerely
He piously declared his commitment to charity while avoiding actual donations.
Ele declarou piedosamente seu compromisso com a caridade enquanto evitava doações reais.
Synonyms
devoutlyreverentlyreligiouslydutifullysanctimoniously
Antonyms
impiouslyirreverentlyblasphemouslyprofanely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
piedosamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
piedosamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Portuguese
devotamente
Alternative translation emphasizing devotion

Related Idioms & Phrases

with pious intent
pious fraud (insincere religious expression)
pious wish (an unrealistic hope)
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