religious
Translation
religious, devout, pious
Examples
She is a very religious person.
She is a very religious person.
This is a religious holiday.
This is a religious holiday.
He has strong religious beliefs.
He has strong religious beliefs.
Grammar Patterns
((religious)) ((noun)) relating to religion This is a religious ceremony.
((sb.)) ((is)) religious believing in a religion My grandparents are very religious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devout, pious, spiritual; Antonyms: secular, irreligious
Etymology
The adjective form of 'religion', from Latin 'religiosus'.
Memory Tips
Simply the adjective form of 'religion'. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.