
Piously
Religious Ceremonies
Use 'piously' to emphasize reverence during religious events.
She piously lit candles at the temple.
Dignified Actions
'Piously' adds a tone of solemn respect in actions or attitudes.
The monk walked piously with his hands clasped.
Contrast to Casual
Avoid using 'piously' in casual or secular contexts; it feels out of place.
He didn't speak casually, but piously shared his wisdom.
Compare with
DevoutFaithfulGodReligiousReverentSpiritual
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