religiosity

American  

[ri-lij-ee-os-i-tee] / rɪˌlɪdʒ iˈɒs ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality of being religious; piety; devoutness.

2. affected or excessive devotion to religion.

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Other Word Forms

• antireligiosity noun
• overreligiosity noun

Etymology

Origin of religiosity

1350–1400; Middle English religiosite < Latin religiōsitās, equivalent to religiōs ( us ) religious + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

His scores, with their inherent rigor and overt religiosity, seemingly simple structure and patient exposition, conjure a world both foundational and unbound.

From The Wall Street Journal

Singletary adopts a friendly approach, meeting people where they are with their religiosity or spirituality.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, American religiosity has been in decline, with each generation abandoning religion in greater numbers.

From Salon

I initially winced at the religiosity of it.

From Los Angeles Times

In some ways, it mirrors the influential belief systems that underpin religiosity.

From Salon

Related Words

• piety