piously

🇺🇸 /ˈpaɪəsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpaɪəsli/
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adverb
R

acting in a way that shows a pretended or exaggerated respect for religious beliefs or moral values

‘There’s no need for bad language,’ said Edward piously, trying to show off his good behavior.

“没有必要使用粗俗的语言,”爱德华虔诚地说,试图炫耀他的好行为。

translation

adv. 伪善地