| piou | So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase. |
| pious | (adj) having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity, Ant. impious, Example: pious readings |
| Pious | a. [ L. pius: cf. F. pieux. ] Where was the martial brother's pious care? Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Piously | adv. In a pious manner. [ 1913 Webster ] |