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religiously

re·li·gious
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-lij-uh s]
    • /rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/
    • /rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lij-uh s]
    • /rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/

Definitions of religiously word

  • adjective religiously of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday. 1
  • adjective religiously imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly: a religious man. 1
  • adjective religiously scrupulously faithful; conscientious: religious care. 1
  • adjective religiously pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order. 1
  • adjective religiously appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances. 1
  • noun plural religiously a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun. 1

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Origin of religiously

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin religiōsus, equivalent to religi(ō) religion + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Religiously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

religiously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for religiously

adv religiously

  • automatically — without volition or from force of habit; mechanically: Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.
  • conventionally — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
  • mystically — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.

adverb religiously

  • devoutly — Devoutly is used to emphasize how sincerely or deeply you hope for something or believe in something.

Top questions with religiously

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