religious

adjective
UK: /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
US: /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

  1. Relating to religion.

    1. They have religious beliefs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The religious community is very active in charitable work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a strong belief in a god or gods.

    1. She is a religious person. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many religious people find comfort in their faith during difficult times. [ ] [ ]

  3. Done or happening regularly; faithful.

    1. He is a religious follower. [ ] [ ]
    2. She made religious visits to her grandmother every week. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

devout faithful pious
religious noun

  1. A member of a religious order or community.

    1. The religious took a vow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The religious often dedicate their lives to serving others in need. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "religious" in English means: Relating to religion., Having a strong belief in a god or gods., Done or happening regularly; faithful..

The phonetic transcription of "religious" is /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in British English and /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "religious": devout, faithful, pious.

Example usage of "religious": "They have religious beliefs.". More examples on the page.