Synonyms for

Religious

Verb / rɪˈlɪdʒʌs / / ri:ˈlɪdʒʌs / Another word for religious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Religious means relating to or believing in a religion.

Synonyms & similar words

secular spiritual irreligious spiritual devout pious faithful holy godly sacred worshipful devoted orthodox righteous saintly pietistic reverent zealous observant conscientious pure chaste sanctimonious

Synonyms by register

Formal

devout pious orthodox observant

Informal

spiritual faithful churchgoing

Literary

godly sacred devotional

Antonyms

irreligious secular unbelieving atheistic agnostic profane heathen

Common collocations

  • religious belief
  • religious freedom
  • religious education
  • religious ceremony
  • religious leader
  • religious practice
  • religious organization
  • religious war

Word family

noun religion
adverb religiously

Usage note

Can refer to adherence to a specific faith or a general sense of devotion. Be mindful of context, as it can sometimes imply being overly zealous.

Example sentences

  1. She is a very religious person and goes to church every Sunday.
  2. The religious ceremony was very special and meaningful.
  3. He practices his religious beliefs every day.
  4. John is not very religious, but he respects other people's beliefs.
  5. The religious leader gave an inspiring speech.

Quotes

  • I believe in God, but I am not a religious fanatic. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The true meaning of religion is thus, not simply morality, but morality touched by emotion. - Matthew Arnold
  • Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people. - Karl Marx

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