semireligious

[ sem-ee-ri-lij-uhs, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. having a somewhat religious character.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semireligious¹

First recorded in 1860–65; semi- + religious

Example Sentences

The ceremony may be performed by anyone, but partakes of only a semireligious character when not performed by a bailn.

From Project Gutenberg