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- [im-pee-uh s, im-pahy-]
- /ˈɪm pi əs, ɪmˈpaɪ-/
- /ˈɪm.pi.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pee-uh s, im-pahy-]
- /ˈɪm pi əs, ɪmˈpaɪ-/
Definitions of impious word
- adjective impious not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc.; irreligious; ungodly. 1
- adjective impious disrespectful. 1
- noun impious Not showing respect or reverence, esp. for a god. 1
- adjective impious unreligious or blasphemous 1
- adjective impious If you describe someone as impious, you mean that they show a lack of respect for religious things. 0
- adjective impious lacking piety or reverence for a god; ungodly 0
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Origin of impious
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin impius. See im-2, pious
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Parts of speech for Impious
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impious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impious
adj impious
- agnostic — An agnostic believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not. Compare atheist.
- apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
- atheistic — Atheistic means connected with or holding the belief that there is no God.
- blasphemous — You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous.
- canting — insincere; hypocritical
adjective impious
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- defiling — Present participle of defile.
- desecrating — Present participle of desecrate.
Antonyms for impious
adj impious
- holy — specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
- pious — having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
- religious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
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