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Word: Impious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin impius (from in- ‘not’ + pius: see pious)+ -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪmpɪəs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpʌɪəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
showing a lack of respect for God or religion
Short Definition:showing lack of respect for God or religion
Examples:- the emperor's impious attacks on the Church
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