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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 notes

In plain EnglishVery strictly and consistently — often used for habits, not just religious matters.

Common pairings
religiously follow religiously check

Word forms

more religiously comparative, most religiously superlative

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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.

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