adverb
Uncommon
religiously
Religiously (adverb) means With great dedication and consistency, as though it were a strict duty. Example: “He religiously checks his email every morning.”
adverb
1
With great dedication and consistency, as though it were a strict duty.
"He religiously checks his email every morning."
2
In a manner connected to religion or religious observance.
"The festival is celebrated religiously across the region."
How to use religiously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery strictly and consistently — often used for habits, not just religious matters.
Common pairings
religiously follow
religiously check
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more religiously
- Superlative
- most religiously
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for religiously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “religiously” mean?
The word “religiously” means with great dedication and consistency, as though it were a strict duty. In plain terms, very strictly and consistently — often used for habits, not just religious matters.
How do you use “religiously” in a sentence?
Here is “religiously” used in a sentence: “He religiously checks his email every morning.”
What part of speech is “religiously”?
“Religiously” is an adverb.
Is “religiously” a common word?
“Religiously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “religiously” have?
“Religiously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: with great dedication and consistency, as though it were a strict duty.
