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    Pieusement (en. Piously)

    /pjøz.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that expresses deep religious devotion.
    He prayed piously before starting his speech.
    Il pria pieusement avant de commencer son discours.
    In a manner that reveals a commitment to faith.
    She piously recounted her family's traditions.
    Elle a pieusement raconté les traditions de sa famille.
    With a sincere or respectful intention.
    The faithful gathered piously for the ceremony.
    Les fidèles se sont réunis pieusement pour la cérémonie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pius', which means 'devout'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bow down piously
    to bow with devotion
    se prosterner pieusement
    to act piously
    to act with great faith or devotion
    agir pieusement
    pious speech
    discourse that expresses religious beliefs
    parole pieuse

    Related Words

    pious
    Who is dedicated to the practice of faith.
    pieuse
    piety
    Devotion to God and sacred things.
    piété
    devout
    Who shows great piety or devotion.
    pieux

    Slang Meanings

    Pretending to be devout.
    He acts piously but doesn't really follow his own advice.
    Il agit pieusement mais ne suit pas vraiment ses propres conseils.
    Expressing religious feelings in a hypocritical context.
    She has a piously critical way of speaking about others.
    Elle a une façon pieusement critique de parler des autres.