Irreligious

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɪlɪdʒəs/

Definitions of irreligious

adjective showing a lack of religion or reverence for religious beliefs

Example Sentences

A1 Some people are irreligious and do not follow any specific religious beliefs.

A2 She grew up in an irreligious household where religion was not a priority.

B1 The novel explores themes of spirituality and the impact of being irreligious.

B2 His irreligious views often clashed with those of his more devout family members.

C1 The artist's work was criticized for its irreligious themes and controversial subject matter.

C2 Despite being irreligious, she respected the beliefs of others and never imposed her views on them.

Examples of irreligious in a Sentence

formal Many believe that the irreligious are simply lacking in faith or spirituality.

informal My friend is quite irreligious and prefers not to talk about religion at all.

slang Some people think being irreligious is just a phase that young people go through.

figurative In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, some find comfort in being irreligious.

Grammatical Forms of irreligious

• past tense: irreligioned
• plural: irreligiouses
• comparative: more irreligious
• superlative: most irreligious
• present tense: irreligious
• future tense: will be irreligious
• perfect tense: have been irreligious
• continuous tense: is being irreligious
• singular: irreligious
• positive degree: irreligious
• infinitive: to be irreligious
• gerund: irreligiousing
• participle: irreligioused

Origin and Evolution of irreligious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreligious' originated from the Latin word 'irreligiosus', which means 'unreligious' or 'lacking in religious beliefs'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'irreligious' has come to be used to describe individuals or beliefs that are not adhering to or practicing a particular religion, rather than simply lacking in religious beliefs altogether.