adjective
religious
rih-LIHJ-uhs
adjective
1
Relating to religion or religious belief.
"The town holds an annual religious festival."
2
Devoutly committed to religious practice and belief.
"Her grandmother was deeply religious and attended church daily."
3
Done with great dedication or strictness, as if it were a religious duty.
"He is religious about checking the locks before bed."
How to Use Religious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to religion, or devoted to something with almost religious dedication.
Common pairings
religious belief
religious festival
religiously devoted
Word Forms
more religious comparative, religious plural, religiouses plural, most religious superlative
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Etymology
From Old French religieux, from Latin religiosus, "religious, conscientious."