religiously
əs adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
2.
imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly: a religious man.
3.
scrupulously faithful; conscientious: religious care.
4.
pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order.
5.
appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances.
noun
6.
a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun.
7.
the religious, devout or religious persons: Each year, thousands of the religious make pilgrimages to the shrine.
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Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin religiōsus, equivalent to religi(ō) religion + -ōsus -ous
1175–1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin religiōsus, equivalent to religi(ō) religion + -ōsus -ous
Related forms
re·li·gious·ly, adverb
re·li·gious·ness, noun
an·ti·re·li·gious, adjective
an·ti·re·li·gious·ly, adverb
non·re·li·gious, adjective
non·re·li·gious·ly, adverb
non·re·li·gious·ness, noun
o·ver·re·li·gious, adjective
o·ver·re·li·gious·ly, adverb
pre·re·li·gious, adjective
pseu·do·re·li·gious, adjective
pseu·do·re·li·gious·ly, adverb
qua·si-re·li·gious, adjective
qua·si-re·li·gious·ly, adverb
ul·tra·re·li·gious, adjective
ul·tra·re·li·gious·ly, adverb
ul·tra·re·li·gious·ness, noun
Synonyms
2. reverent. Religious, devout, pious indicate a spirit of reverence toward God. Religious is a general word, applying to whatever pertains to faith or worship: a religious ceremony. Devout indicates a fervent spirit, usually genuine and often independent of outward observances: a deeply devout though unorthodox church member. Pious implies constant attention to, and extreme conformity with, outward observances. It can also suggest sham or hypocrisy: a pious hypocrite. 3. devoted, unswerving, meticulous.
2. reverent. Religious, devout, pious indicate a spirit of reverence toward God. Religious is a general word, applying to whatever pertains to faith or worship: a religious ceremony. Devout indicates a fervent spirit, usually genuine and often independent of outward observances: a deeply devout though unorthodox church member. Pious implies constant attention to, and extreme conformity with, outward observances. It can also suggest sham or hypocrisy: a pious hypocrite. 3. devoted, unswerving, meticulous.
Antonyms
2. impious.
2. impious.
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religious (rɪˈlɪdʒəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or concerned with religion |
| 2. | a. pious; devout; godly |
| b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the religious | |
| 3. | appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion |
| 4. | scrupulous, exact, or conscientious |
| 5. | Christianity of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule |
| —n | |
| 6. | Christianity a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun |
| re'ligiously | |
| —adv | |
| re'ligiousness | |
| —n | |
| religious (rɪˈlɪdʒəs) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or concerned with religion |
| 2. | a. pious; devout; godly |
| b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the religious | |
| 3. | appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion |
| 4. | scrupulous, exact, or conscientious |
| 5. | Christianity of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule |
| —n | |
| 6. | Christianity a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun |
| re'ligiously | |
| —adv | |
| re'ligiousness | |
| —n | |
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