pious

pio, devoto

Che mostra una forte fede religiosa e rispetto per Dio.

In inglese semplice: Showing strong religious belief and respect for God.

• She grew up in a pious family.
• The pious man prayed every morning.
• His grandparents were deeply pious.

Sinonimi: devout, religious, god-fearing

Contrari: impious

Espressioni comuni: pious woman, pious family, pious believer

moralista, bacchettone

Che si comporta come se fosse moralmente migliore degli altri, spesso in modo falso o fastidioso.

In inglese semplice: Acting as if you are morally better than other people, often in an annoying or false way.

• Spare me your pious lecture.
• His pious attitude irritated everyone at work.
• Her pious claims sounded false after the scandal.

Sinonimi: self-righteous, sanctimonious, holier-than-thou

Espressioni comuni: pious lecture, pious attitude, pious claims

religioso, pio

Legato alla religione o ad attività volte a servire Dio.

In inglese semplice: Connected with religion or activities intended to serve God.

• The money supported a pious cause.
• They donated land for pious works.
• Building the chapel was considered a pious duty.

Sinonimi: religious

Espressioni comuni: pious cause, pious works, pious duty