religious

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.

Antonyms
2. impious.

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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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