piously

🇺🇸 /ˈpaɪəsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpaɪəsli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
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.

translation

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