Phony and Pious

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Phony adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Usage example: her concern for our welfare is as phony as all get-out—she just wants to know our business

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Pious and phony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pious" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

Pious adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.

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Phony and pious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Pious".

Nearby Words: piety, piousness, piously

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