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Synonyms

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.


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

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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 • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From Salon • May 5, 2025

A related shift in religiosity is also underway, with millennials being the least religious generation in American history, and members of Gen Z similarly moving away from organized faith traditions.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2024

And there’s also the Black community’s relatively high religiosity that pushes some voters to resistance and others to resignation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

The thing is, my parents always told me never to judge another Muslim’s religiosity.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed