Religious

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality, deity, or spiritual practice. Can also describe someone who strictly adheres to particular beliefs or practices.

“She maintained her religious observances throughout her travels abroad.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Syllables

re·li·gious

Related Words

Synonyms

devoutpious spiritualfaithful

Antonyms

irreligioussecular

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Wordle

Features two instances of I and common -OUS ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points base; 9-letter word with valuable G and potential for -LY extension

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