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im·pi·ous
 impious
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- pronunciation:
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pi
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
lacking in reverence or respect; irreverent.
It was considered impious to play games with dice on a Sunday.He blamed himself for having impious thoughts.- antonyms:
- pious
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| related words: |
blasphemous, profane |
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| derivations: |
impiously (adv.), impiousness (n.) |
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