IM'PIOUS, adjective [Latin impius; in and pius, pious.] 1. Irreverent towards the Supreme Being; wanting in veneration for God and his authority; irreligious; profane. The scoffer at God and his authority is impious The profane swear is impious When vice prevails and impious men bear sway, The post of honor is a private station. 2. Irreverent towards God; proceeding from or manifesting a contempt for the Supreme Being; tending to dishonor God or his laws, and bring them into contempt; as an impious deed; impious language; impious writings.
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