religiose

adjective

Definition of religiosenext
as in pietistic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religiose
  1. pietistic
  2. ascetic
  3. spiritual
  4. reverential
  5. worshipful
  6. prayerful
Adjective
  • Though arguably one of the most pietistic, genuine and well-intentioned presidents of the 20th century, Carter’s presidency was clouded by challenges, many of which were out of his control.
    Noah Eckstein, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In the nineteenth century, U.S. political parties were divided along sectarian lines: pietistic versus liturgical, low church versus high church, Protestant versus Catholic.
    David E. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
Definition of pietistic
Adjective
  • From afar, there’s certainly something of the guru or the ascetic about Martin, something highly therapized and slightly otherworldly.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Growing vegetables and seemingly delighted with the ascetic life, Orwell based himself in a bedroom of Barnhill to consider his life’s purpose and to write the most powerful and disturbing novel of the twentieth century, 1984.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of ascetic
Adjective
  • And at the same time, Georgescu praises the spiritual qualities of water.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • For the last decade, researchers have been visiting the atoll to study sharks, which not only help maintain the balance of marine ecosystems globally but are also important spiritual symbols in Polynesian culture.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of spiritual
Adjective
  • The most famous trial lawyer of his time, Clarence Darrow inspired reverential biographies, stage plays and performances from some of the 20th century’s greatest actors.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The track gets bolstered by reverential piano and the trio’s ethereal harmonies.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reverential
Adjective
  • Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
  • In a country given to worshipful talk of Founding Fathers, this is not a new subject on the political stage.
    Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of worshipful
Adjective
  • The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
  • As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
Definition of prayerful
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religions

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religious

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