1
as in spiritual
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote some of the most beautiful religious music in the world
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a deeply religious woman who eventually decided to quit her job and to become a nun
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a woman known for embracing various causes with a religious enthusiasm
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in nun
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of religious
Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Teachers, students — from middle school to college — members of the Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force, religious leaders and local residents turned out to speak.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
See all Example Sentences for religious 
Adjective
Despite its biblical implications, the tattoo caused a stir among her religious friends.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Teachers, students — from middle school to college — members of the Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force, religious leaders and local residents turned out to speak.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
See all Example Sentences for religious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religious
Adjective
-
The charity provides holistic support, focusing on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the children and their families, Kensington Palace said.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
-
At resorts like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, relaxation is woven throughout — offering a retreat that infuses physical, mental and spiritual restoration in almost every aspect of their guests' stays.—
Sonal Dutt,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Advertisement Nazanin goes through the same preparations as Salme, who has turned supremely pious in the intervening years, and Zari, who has grown more level-headed, not to say jaded.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
-
If some punters were irritatingly pious, many also had the time of their life.—
Martin McKenzie-Murray,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
And clients who are passionate about the outdoors will find a good match here too, as the team also offers landscape and exterior design services.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
-
The superstar joined Jennifer Hudson on the latter’s daytime talk show, where Hudson asked Rowland what inspired her passionate uplifting of her fellow women.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Some moved into the building’s basement, which a group of elderly Catholic nuns had occupied until the pandemic forced them to make a hasty exit, leaving behind crucifixes and religious robes.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
-
The following day, nuns arrived and took us to an orphanage in Kraków.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
As fires rage and climate destruction grows, the Trump administration has signaled a shift to more mining and drilling, to rolling back protection for sacred sites like Bears Ears National Monument, and to rewriting the rules that govern policies like the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
-
There are certain characters in the One Chicago universe that are sacred and who many would agree should be protected at all costs.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Taking inspiration from Iran’s Woman Life Freedom protests, the film revolves around a devout man who is promoted to the position of investigating judge at the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, just as his daughters become swept up in the pro-equal rights and democracy movement.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
-
And after a lifetime of devout Mormon teetotaling, Sara started drinking.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
-
While a novice might think that selecting the right fly is the key to catching fish, seasoned anglers know that meticulous attention to every element of the fishing process leads to a rewarding day on the water.—
Brennan Drew,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The modern Day of the Dead holiday occurs on Nov. 1 and 2, corresponding to the Catholic liturgical feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American-Statesman,
31 Oct. 2024
-
The Episcopal Church is a Protestant denomination that shares similarities with the Catholic Church, such as in its liturgical practice and parts of its hierarchy.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near religious
Cite this Entry
“Religious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religious. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share