Pious
Pious adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Usage example: a pious supporter of his school's athletic teams, during winning and losing seasons alike
Responsible and pious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Responsible" instead an adjective "Pious".
Responsible
Responsible adjective - Being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so.
Pious and responsible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pious" instead an adjective "Responsible".
Both words in one sentence
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Bill Ford from season 12's "Near Death Experience", while initially appearing to be a gentle and pious individual who cares about his extended family's well-being, is actually a brutal psychosexual Serial Killer, responsible for murdering five women.
Source: Monster / Live-Action TV
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