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pious meaning in Sanskrit

यज्यु yajyu

UK/ˈpaɪəs/

pious in Sanskrit: यज्यु (yajyu). In English, pious means of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

Sanskrit words for pious

of or pertaining to piety
यज्यु yajyu

English meaning of pious

  1. adjective Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
  2. adjective Relating to religion or religious works.
  3. adjective Insisting on or making a show of one's own virtue, especially in comparison to others; sanctimonious, condescending, judgmental.

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What is the meaning of pious in Sanskrit?
Pious in Sanskrit is यज्यु (yajyu).
pious इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Pious: यज्यु (yajyu).
What does pious mean in English?
Pious means of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

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