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impious
01
showing a lack of respect or reverence toward God or sacred things
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most impious
Comparative
more impious
gradable
Examples
His impious remarks offended the entire congregation.
02
showing a lack of respect or dutifulness toward someone or something deserving honor, such as parents, traditions, or authority
Examples
His impious behavior toward his elders shocked the community.
Lexical Tree
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