pious

/ˈpaɪəs/adjective

Deeply religious and devoted to worship.

Example sentence

“His pious grandmother attended church every single morning.”

Can be used sarcastically for showy or self-satisfied holiness. 'Pious hopes' are wishes unlikely to be fulfilled.

Related words

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