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pious in German

pious in German is fromm, pietätvoll, scheinheilig — pious means deeply religious or devout.

pious in German

fromm
adj
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
pietätvoll
adj
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
scheinheilig
adj

What does "pious" mean?

  1. adj Deeply religious or devout.
    "Her pious grandmother attended church every morning."
  2. adj Making an exaggerated show of virtue or morality, often in a way that feels self-righteous.
    "He gave a pious little speech about honesty while cheating on the test himself."

pious in a sentence

  • Her pious grandmother attended church every morning.
  • He gave a pious little speech about honesty while cheating on the test himself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pious" in German?

"pious" in German is fromm, pietätvoll, scheinheilig. pious means: Deeply religious or devout.

How do you use "pious" in a sentence?

Example: "Her pious grandmother attended church every morning." In German, "pious" is fromm, pietätvoll, scheinheilig.

Are there other ways to say "pious" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "pious": fromm, pietätvoll, scheinheilig.

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