First Known Use: 1542
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impious
adjective im·pi·ous \ˈim-pē-əs, (ˌ)im-ˈpī-\
: feeling or showing a lack of respect for God : not pious
Full Definition of IMPIOUS
: not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
— im·pi·ous·ly adverb
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Origin of IMPIOUS
Latin impius, from in- + pius pious
Related to IMPIOUS
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- blasphemous, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious
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