pious

Example Sentences

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If that sounds pious for a politician, Mr. Sasse doesn’t mean it to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Erdogan, a devout Muslim and graduate of a clerical school, has previously said he aims to raise a "pious generation".

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

On being asked by a pious official if he really knew God’s judgment, he is said to have responded, “He will not refuse one who is so blithe to go to him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Her Catholic parents were wealthy and pious, and demanded high standards of their children.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Fortunately Zeus was not offended, because the two were pious, faithful worshipers of the gods.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton