LEARNit Dictionary
pious
adjective
/ˈpaɪəs/
UK
/ˈpaɪəs/
US
1
having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
دیندار, پارسا, پرهیزکار, مومن, متقی, زاهد
see also
piety
2
pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people
ریاکار, متظاهر, قدیسنما
pious sentiments
He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders.
a rather pious and condescending smile
synonym
sanctimonious
3
something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved
آرزو, خیالی, غیرواقعی, غیرقابلدسترس
Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.