RELIGIOUS

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. noun a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.
  2. adjective concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church. — synonyms: spiritual
  3. adjective having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity.
  4. adjective of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows.
  5. adjective extremely scrupulous and conscientious.

Examples

  • “It is the job of this court to rule on legal matters. We do not consider religious issues.”
  • “I was much more religious as a teenager than I am now.”
  • “I'm a religious fan of college basketball.”

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