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pious
01
having strong faith in a religion and living according to it
Examples
The pious man donated a significant portion of his income to support religious causes.
Despite facing challenges, he remained pious and steadfast in his religious beliefs.
02
(of a wish or hope) sincere and well-intentioned, yet unrealistic or unlikely to be fulfilled
Examples
His promise to eliminate poverty was dismissed as a pious hope.
She clung to the pious belief that the feud would end peacefully.
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