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adjective \ri-ˈli-jəs\Definition of RELIGIOUS
1
: relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity <a religious person> <religious attitudes>
2
: of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances <joined a religious order>
3
— re·li·gious·ly adverb
— re·li·gious·ness noun
See Examples of RELIGIOUS
- My religious beliefs forbid the drinking of alcohol.
- Religious leaders called for an end to the violence.
- His wife is very active in the church, but he's not religious himself.
Origin of RELIGIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from Latin religiosus, from religio
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to RELIGIOUS
- Synonyms
- devotional, sacred, spiritual
- Antonyms
- nonreligious, profane, secular
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Rhymes with RELIGIOUS
2religious
noun plural religious
Definition of RELIGIOUS
: a member of a religious order under monastic vows
Origin of RELIGIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from religius, adjective
First Known Use: 13th century
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