religious
[ ri-lij-uhs ]
/ rɪˈlɪdʒ əs /
adjective
noun, plural re·li·gious.
a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun.
the religious, devout or religious persons: Each year, thousands of the religious make pilgrimages to the shrine.
SYNONYMS FOR religious
2 reverent.
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Origin of religious
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2. Religious, devout, pious indicate a spirit of reverence toward God. Religious is a general word, applying to whatever pertains to faith or worship: a religious ceremony. Devout indicates a fervent spirit, usually genuine and often independent of outward observances: a deeply devout though unorthodox church member. Pious implies constant attention to, and extreme conformity with, outward observances. It can also suggest sham or hypocrisy: a pious hypocrite.
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH religious
religious , sacrilegious, sacrosanctDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for religious
religious
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒəs) /
adjective
of, relating to, or concerned with religion
- pious; devout; godly
- (as collective noun; preceded by the)the religious
appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion
scrupulous, exact, or conscientious
Christianity of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule
noun
Christianity a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun
Derived forms of religious
religiously, adverbreligiousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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