religious

Connected with beliefs about God or gods, or the practices based on these beliefs.

• They attend religious services.
• The school teaches several religious traditions.
• Religious freedom is protected by law.

Opposites: secular

Common phrases: religious beliefs, religious ceremony, religious freedom

Believing in God or gods and following the practices of a particular faith.

• My grandmother is religious.
• He grew up in a religious family.
• Are your parents very religious?

Similar words: devout, pious

Opposites: irreligious

Common phrases: religious person, very religious, deeply religious

Very careful to do something regularly and never miss it.

• He is religious about exercise.
• She is religious about brushing her teeth twice daily.
• We used to be religious about recording every expense.

How to use it: religious about doing something (She is religious about checking her calendar.)

Similar words: scrupulous, conscientious

Common phrases: religious about something, religious about exercise