religiose

[ ri-lij-ee-ohs, -lij-ee-ohs ]

adjective

1. characterized by religiosity.

religiose

/ rɪˈlɪdʒɪˌəʊs; rɪˌlɪdʒɪˈɒsɪtɪ /

adjective

1. affectedly or extremely pious; sanctimoniously religious

Derived Forms

• religiosity, noun
• reˈligiˌosely, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of religiose¹

1850–55; < Latin religiōsus; religious

Example Sentences

The second section is marked religiose, and may be characterised as a trustful prayer, conducive to calm and comfort.

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Olim religiose viro Fratri Benedicto prdecessori tuo in eodem inquisitionis officio post salutem scripsisse dicimur in hc verba.

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La rappresentazione di dogmi, misteri e verit religiose, per mezzo di forme, cifre ed immagini determinate.

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Illi qui religiose volunt stare in eremis sint tres aut quatuor ad plus.

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But the gloomiest feature of Socialism is a renaissance of the religiose spirit and all the disadvantages it entails.

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