English Explanatory Dictionary

impious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not pious.
  2. Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmpi.əs/ /ɪmˈpaɪəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impious.wav

Word forms

impious more impious most impious

Etymology

From Latin impius.

Synonyms

blasphemous undevout ungodly unholy unpious common impious impure mishallowed profane unhallowed impertinent insolent irreverent audacious bold get wise bold-faced bold as brass brassy brazen brazen-faced cheeky chutzpadik cocket cute dicacious facey familiar flippant flip forward fresh impudent malapert pert petulant sassy saucy

Antonyms

pious Allah-fearing devout devoutful frum godfearing heavenly-minded inward godly observant piteous practicing religionary sainted sanctimonious

Related words

impiety

Derived words

impiously impiousness
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