First Known Use: 13th century
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1religious
adjective re·li·gious \ri-ˈli-jəs\
: of or relating to religion
: believing in a god or a group of gods and following the rules of a religion
: very careful to do something whenever it can or should be done
Full Definition of RELIGIOUS
1
: relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity <a religious person> <religious attitudes>
2
: of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances <joined a religious order>
3
— re·li·gious·ly adverb
— re·li·gious·ness noun
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Origin of RELIGIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from Latin religiosus, from religio
Related to RELIGIOUS
- Synonyms
- devotional, sacred, spiritual
- Antonyms
- nonreligious, profane, secular
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Rhymes with RELIGIOUS
2religious
noun
plural religious
Definition of RELIGIOUS
: a member of a religious order under monastic vows
Origin of RELIGIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from religius, adjective
First Known Use: 13th century
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RELIGIOUS Defined for Kids
religious
adjective re·li·gious \ri-ˈli-jəs\
Definition of RELIGIOUS for Kids
1
: believing in God or gods and following the practices of a religion <a religious person>
2
: of or relating to religion <religious books>
3
: very devoted and faithful <She's religious about wearing a seat belt.>
— re·li·gious·ly adverb
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