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religiose
[ ri-lij-ee-ohs, -lij-ee-ohs ]
/ rɪˌlɪdʒ iˈoʊs, -ˈlɪdʒ iˌoʊs /
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adjective
characterized by religiosity.
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Origin of religiose
1850–55; <Latin religiōsus;see religious
Words nearby religiose
relight, religieuse, religieux, religion, religionism, religiose, religiosity, religious, religious house, religiously, religious order
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British Dictionary definitions for religiose
religiose
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒɪˌəʊs) /
adjective
affectedly or extremely pious; sanctimoniously religious
Derived forms of religiose
religiosely, adverbreligiosity (rɪˌlɪdʒɪˈɒsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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