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- [im-pee-uh s, im-pahy-]
- /ˈɪm pi əs, ɪmˈpaɪ-/
- /ˈɪm.pi.əs/
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- [im-pee-uh s, im-pahy-]
- /ˈɪm pi əs, ɪmˈpaɪ-/
Definitions of impiously word
- adjective impiously not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc.; irreligious; ungodly. 1
- adjective impiously disrespectful. 1
- noun impiously In an impious manner; profanely; wickedly. 1
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Origin of impiously
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 Impiously
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impiously 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impiously
adverb impiously
- sinfully — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
- irreverently — not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
- wickedly — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
- immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- irreligious — not religious; not practicing a religion and feeling no religious impulses or emotions.
Antonyms for impiously
adverb impiously
- piously — having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
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