pious

ˈpaɪəs
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Translation of pious into Russian

Adjective

1.

devout

showing deep religious devotion or reverence
  • She was known for her pious nature and regular prayers.Она была известна своей набожной натурой и регулярными молитвами.
2.

sanctimonious

pretending to be morally superior or virtuous
  • His pious remarks often annoyed his friends.Его ханжеские замечания часто раздражали его друзей.
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Expressions with pious: examples in English and translations in Russian

несбыточная мечта
His plan to end world hunger is a pious hope.
благочестивая банальность
пустая фраза
He often speaks in pious platitudes during meetings.

Synonyms and analogies of pious in English

Examples of pious in a sentence

  • Her pious acts of charity inspired many.
  • Her pious attitude masked her true intentions.
  • He was known for his pious declarations.

Translations of "pious" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
благочестивыйadj. - blagochestivy

Despite his pious claims, he often engaged in gossip about his friends.

Несмотря на свои благочестивые заявления, он часто сплетничал о друзьях.

набожныйadj. - nabozhny

Had not that pious hypocrite Increase Mather stopped me...

Даже тот набожный ханжа Инкриз Мэзер не смог остановить меня.

религиозныйadj. - religiozny

The pious argument rests on an optimistic and idealistic premise.

Этот религиозный аргумент основан на оптимистичной и идеалистической посылке.

богобоязненныйadj. - bogoboyaznenny

You are not as other women, if you are pious.

Вы не похожа на других женщин, если вы богобоязненный.

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Other translations for pious:

  • ханжескийadj.

pious: Examples and translations in context

The manifesto's promise of immediate prosperity struck critics as mere pious hope.

Обещание манифеста о немедленном процветании критики сочли всего лишь благочестивой надеждой.

Their appeal for lasting peace in the region remained a pious hope.

Их призыв к прочному миру в регионе так и остался благочестивой надеждой.

For many citizens, honest elections still seem like a distant, pious hope.

Для многих граждан честные выборы до сих пор кажутся далёкой благочестивой надеждой.

Some economists regard full employment in our lifetime as a pious hope.

Некоторые экономисты считают полную занятость при нашей жизни благочестивой надеждой.

Expecting technology alone to solve climate change remains a widely shared pious hope.

Надежда, что одна лишь технология решит проблему климата, остаётся благочестивой надеждой.

He is known for his pious lifestyle and commitment to helping others.

Он известен своим благочестивым образом жизни и стремлением помогать другим.

From that moment, he lived a clean and pious life.

С тех пор он стал жить чистой и благочестивой жизнью.

Too often, pious platitudes replace meaningful dialogue in important discussions.

Слишком часто благочестивые трюизмы заменяют содержательный диалог в важных обсуждениях.

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pious hopepious platitude
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