religious
Translation
religious, devout
Examples
This is a religious building.
This is a religious building.
He is a very religious man.
He is a very religious man.
She follows her diet with religious devotion.
She follows her diet with religious devotion.
Grammar Patterns
((religious)) + noun a religious person/building/text He is a very religious man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devout, pious, spiritual; Antonyms: secular, irreligious
Etymology
From Latin 'religiosus', from 'religio' meaning 'reverence, religion'. The suffix '-ous' means 'characterized by'.
Memory Tips
If you know the word 'religion', this is simply its adjective form. Think of 'full of religion'.