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pio

pious

adjective PEE-oh Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Origin: From Latin pius (dutiful, devout).

Also means

devout

Usage Note

Pio describes deep religious devotion or, more broadly, a charitable and compassionate disposition. It is also common as a given name (Padre Pio). The feminine form is pia, plural pii/pie. In colloquial use it can carry a slightly ironic tone — calling someone pio may imply sanctimoniousness.

Examples

"È un uomo pio che prega ogni giorno."

Natural Translation

He is a pious man who prays every day.

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