piously
adverb/ˈpaɪəsli/
/ˈpaɪəsli/
(disapproving)- in a way that tries to impress other people by pretending to be religious, moral or good synonym sanctimoniously
- ‘There’s no need for bad language,’ said Edward piously.
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