1. relating to or believing in a religion
2. having or showing belief in and reverence for God or a deity
3. extremely careful and conscientious

1. a person bound by monastic vows
Usage: formal

Examples

• She comes from a very religious family that attends church every Sunday.
• The museum displays religious art from various cultures and time periods.
• He became more religious after his near-death experience.
• The constitution guarantees religious freedom for all citizens.
• She approached her studies with religious dedication.
• The monastery housed dozens of religious who had taken vows of poverty.
• Religious ceremonies often mark important life events like births and marriages.