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- pronunciation:
- rih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with religion.
The Koran is a religious book.
- synonyms:
- spiritual
- antonyms:
- civil
- similar words:
- doctrinal, holy, sacred
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| definition 2: |
showing or having religious beliefs.
Her mother was a religious woman who prayed daily.- synonyms:
- devout, pious
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| definition 3: |
having high standards; very careful.
He is religious about being on time.- synonyms:
- scrupulous
- antonyms:
- casual
- similar words:
- careful, conscientious, honorable, rigid, strict
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| derivations: |
religiously (adv.), religiousness (n.) |
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