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Definition of
impious adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
impious
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ɪmˈpaɪəs
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˈɪmpiəs
/
/
(
formal
)
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showing a lack of respect for God and religion
opposite
pious
impiety
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NAmE
/
/
ɪmˈpaɪət̮i
/
/
noun
[
uncountable
]
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impious
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impetus
noun
impinge
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impish
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implacable
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