Religious (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; "a religious man"; "religious attitude".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Irreligious

Related Words

• Religiousness (noun)
• Religion (noun)

Meaning ²

Concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order"; "lords temporal and spiritual"; "spiritual leaders"; "spiritual songs".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Spiritual

Related Words

• Religiousness (noun)
• Religiosity (noun)
• Religion (noun)

Meaning ³

Of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows; "the religious or regular clergy conducts the service".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Secular

Related Words

• Religious (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Extremely scrupulous and conscientious; "religious in observing the rules of health".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

• Religiousness (noun)