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religiousness

re·li·gious
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Transcription

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

Definitions of religiousness word

  • adjective religiousness of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday. 1
  • adjective religiousness imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly: a religious man. 1
  • adjective religiousness scrupulously faithful; conscientious: religious care. 1
  • adjective religiousness pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order. 1
  • adjective religiousness appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances. 1
  • noun plural religiousness a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun. 1
See all 7 definitions of religiousness

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Origin of religiousness

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 Religiousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Religiousness

religiousness 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 74% 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.

religiousness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for religiousness

noun religiousness

  • ardency — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
  • asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
  • deification — If you talk about the deification of someone or something, you mean that they are regarded with very great respect and are not criticized at all.
  • fervor — great warmth and earnestness of feeling: to speak with great fervor.
  • inviolability — prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
All 17 Synonyms of religiousness

Antonyms for religiousness

noun religiousness

  • blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
  • impiousness — Quality of being impious.
All 2 Antonyms of religiousness

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