All 5 Uses of
pious
in
Little Women
- In spite of her small vanities, Margaret had a sweet and pious nature, which unconsciously influenced her sisters, especially Jo, who loved her very tenderly, and obeyed her because her advice was so gently given.
Chpt 1.2pious = highly moral or religious
- Esther was truly pious, and quite sincere in her advice, for she had an affectionate heart,
Chpt 1.19pious = highly religious and moral
- The war is over, and Mr. March safely at home, busy with his books and the small parish which found in him a minister by nature as by grace, a quiet, studious man, rich in the wisdom that is better than learning, the charity which calls all mankind 'brother', the piety that blossoms into character, making it august and lovely.
Chpt 2.24piety = highly religious or moral behavior
- "God won't be so cruel as to take you from me," cried poor Jo rebelliously, for her spirit was far less piously submissive than Beth's.
Chpt 2.36 *piously = religiously
- Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety.
Chpt 2.36piety = religion or morality
Definition:
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(pious as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral