종교적으로 매우 독실하고 경건한 상태를 의미함.
Deeply religious and devoted to a particular faith.
예문:
"The pious woman never missed her morning prayers."
"They raised their children in a pious household."
도덕적 우월감을 내세우며 겉으로만 선한 척하는 위선적인 태도.
Making a hypocritical display of virtue or moral superiority.
예문:
"She was annoyed by his pious attitude toward her mistakes."
"The critic attacked the author's pious tone."
바람은 간절하나 실제로 이루어질 가능성이 매우 희박한 상태.
(Of a hope or wish) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled.
예문:
"Ending world hunger in a week is merely a pious hope."
"The CEO's promise of zero waste was seen as a pious wish."
부모나 조상에 대해 충실하고 효성스러운 태도를 보이는 것.
Showing dutiful respect or loyalty, especially toward parents.
예문:
"He fulfilled his pious duty to his aging parents."
"The legend tells of a pious daughter's sacrifice."