Religious

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Definitions of religious

adjective relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity

Example Sentences

A1 She goes to a religious school.

A2 He attends religious ceremonies regularly.

B1 The town has a rich religious history with many churches and temples.

B2 The museum houses a collection of religious artifacts from different cultures.

C1 Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of art and religious symbolism.

C2 The debate over religious freedom in the country continues to be a contentious issue.

Examples of religious in a Sentence

formal The religious ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and reverence.

informal She's very religious and goes to church every Sunday.

slang I don't really vibe with the religious stuff, you know what I mean?

figurative His dedication to his work is almost religious in nature.

Grammatical Forms of religious

• past tense: worshipped
• plural: religious
• comparative: more religious
• superlative: most religious
• present tense: religiously
• future tense: will be religious
• perfect tense: have been religious
• continuous tense: is being religious
• singular: religious
• positive degree: religious
• infinitive: to be religious
• gerund: being religious
• participle: religious

Origin and Evolution of religious

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'religious' originated from the Latin word 'religiosus' meaning devout or pious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'religious' has evolved to encompass a broader range of beliefs and practices related to faith and worship, beyond just piety or devotion.