religious

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to religion
  • adjective: relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
  • usually + 'about'
  • synonyms: conscientious, pious, devout

Examples

  • She's 'religious about' using her seatbelt [=she always uses her seatbelt] when she drives.

  • His wife is very active in the church, but he's not 'religious' himself.

  • My grandfather was a deeply 'religious' [='spiritual'] man.

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