Both Uses of
pious
in
Oliver Twist
- 'Dear, dear!' ejaculated Mrs. Sowerberry, piously raising her eyes to the kitchen ceiling: 'this comes of being liberal!'
Chpt 7piously = in a highly religious or moral manner
- Mr. Bumble raised his eyes piously to the ceiling in thankfulness
Chpt 27 *piously = in a religious manner
Definition:
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(pious as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral