English dictionary
religious
adjectivePronunciation
ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows
adjective
- having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
adjective
- concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
adjective
- extremely scrupulous and conscientious
noun
- a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
Example sentences
the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
a religious man
religious attitude
religious texts
a member of a religious order
lords temporal and spiritual
spiritual leaders
spiritual songs
religious in observing the rules of health