pious

Meaning (English)

deeply religious; in official use, well-meaning but empty

Meaning (मराठी)

धार्मिक वृत्तीचा; केवळ शब्दांपुरता सद्हेतू

Used in a sentence

The resolution was a pious hope with no budget behind it.

हा ठराव म्हणजे निधीचा आधार नसलेली केवळ शाब्दिक सदिच्छा होती.

Synonyms

devout, reverent, well-meaning

Antonyms

impious, irreverent