Definition of religious in English:

religious

adjective rɪˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlɪdʒəs

1Relating to or believing in a religion.
both men were deeply religious and moralistic
两个人都笃信宗教，有才智，也很讲道德。
religious music
宗教音乐。
Example sentencesExamples
- He argues that religious fundamentalism is the greatest threat to Western freedom currently on the political radar.
- Is it something of a counterpoint or does it counteract the overtly religious narrative art tradition of Catholicism?
- My timing was right, and I dropped by the magnificent St. Stephen's as a special religious music program was in progress.
- The family is deeply religious, and Reid's faith keeps him centered and grounded.
- Many of these professional women have been religious since birth; equally as many are newly returned to traditional Judaism.
- These musicians used their art to rebel against the communist regimes of their countries by composing religious music, then forbidden.
- Some of my family are deeply religious, on my partners side.
- Despite becoming devoutly religious, he was arrested for shoplifting during 2004.
- Previous studies indicate that religious affiliation played an important role in shaping attitudes toward abortion.
- I didn't consider myself religious, nor do I now.
- ‘Come here and get your DVD for later tonight,’ one of them suggested, as he blasted religious music.
- Well, the Hawkins family are deeply religious.
- Rather than being religious in character, the Shrine concerns relations between community and memory.
- Many new religious observances were designed by the feminist movement in the Church.
- Time and time again I asked myself why I had returned to set religious texts to choral music.
- If you want to call it religious, go ahead, but that's not the point.
- After World War II, many new religious sects were founded and existing sects expanded enormously.
- When viewing their artwork many themes emerge including bright colors, music and religious symbols.
- Through domestic items, religious ceremonies, music and oral histories we can see direct relations with past and present African cultures.
- Both appear to agree that religious zealots should be regarded as the authentic voice of their faith.
Synonyms
devout, pious, reverent, believing, godly, God-fearing, dutiful, saintly, holy, prayerful, churchgoing, practising, faithful, devoted, committed
1. 1.1 (of a belief or practice) forming part of someone's faith in a divine being.
  宗教的
  she has strong religious convictions
  他有强烈的宗教信念。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In general, the practitioners consider religious practice and belief to be important in their life and work, and they all express faith in God.
  The result was a matted, knotted hairstyle that honored the Rastafarian religious beliefs.
  She didn't mean religious beliefs, only faith in some higher values, in some higher reality that made them feel secure in a very insecure situation.
  Differing religious beliefs and practices can be divisive.
  A complex woman of strong character and independent thought, Wells was shaped by firm moral convictions and profound religious beliefs.
  One can also learn more about the religious beliefs and practices of these families.
  We practice our religious beliefs, but I still have a problem with bringing a child into this sinful, dying world.
  Security, dignity, and freedom to be educated and to practise cultural and religious beliefs are essential to preserving a sense of identity.
  Grounded in religious beliefs and faith, watermen feel that man cannot and need not fully understand the blue crab.
  My own religious practices and beliefs have nothing at all to do with the perception of those around me.
  Until recently I knew very little about Mennonites, the diversity of their religious beliefs and practices, and how most lead quite contemporary lives.
  If Warners does not accept the Hindu demands, the Hindu community will not be a silent spectator to the humiliation of its religious beliefs and scriptures.
  Further, among married couples and those with children, religious beliefs and practices hold increased levels of significance.
  Although people have deep religious beliefs, they follow the dictates of their own conscience in church matters.
  We have been allowed to continue practicing our religious beliefs as we choose.
  Let us hope that prisoners who wish to observe their religious beliefs and practices will now be given the means and opportunity to do so.
  We would accordingly be required to weigh the value of every religious belief and practice that is said to be threatened by any government program.
  In other words, only those possessed of deep religious beliefs are capable laying down their lives for their country.
  But remember, it is not necessary to have a formal religious practice or a belief in God to prove conscientious objection.
  Many psychiatric inpatients indicate that spiritual / religious beliefs and practices help them to cope.
  Synonyms
  spiritual, theological, scriptural, doctrinal, church, churchly, ecclesiastical, holy, divine, celestial, heavenly, sacred, devotional, sanctified, consecrated, dedicated, hallowed
  schismatic, sectarian
2. 1.2 Belonging or relating to a monastic order or other group of people who are united by their practice of religion.
  宗教教派的；宗教教团的
  religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites
  古代异教徒遗址上建造了寺院。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Pilgrimage to such a distant site was inevitably expensive, and often laymen are found mortgaging their estates to religious houses in order to raise the necessary finance.
  The Taliban emerged from Pakistan's universities and religious schools as a loosely organised student militia.
  Joseph II reduced the number of religious houses belonging to the contemplative orders.
3. 1.3 Treated or regarded with a devotion and scrupulousness appropriate to worship.
  如敬神般认真的，如虔诚拜神般严谨的；极其严谨的，十分认真的
  I have a religious aversion to reading manuals
  我极度厌烦阅读手册。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The other thing I didn't like about it was an almost religious aversion to Microsoft.
  McCain shows an almost religious devotion to his causes - like campaign finance reform - and is brashly outspoken.
  Its artists broke every boundary they could find, mixing up art and life with almost religious devotion.
  It also demonstrates Vegas' almost religious devotion to the new.
  But also you have to get rid of this free-trade rhetoric and jargon, because it's kind of a religious devotion to the notion of free trade.
  Sounds like a program you'd watch with religious devotion, doesn't it?
  "We've become religious about the design director," says Miranda.
  Synonyms
  scrupulous, conscientious, meticulous, sedulous, punctilious, zealous, strict, rigid, rigorous, exact, close, unfailing, unswerving, undeviating
  fussy, pedantic, fastidious, nitpicking, finicky, finical

noun rɪˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlɪdʒəs

A person bound by monastic vows.
修士，修女；出家人
Example sentencesExamples
- It was not, one would think, the normal one of a religious with a church.

Derivatives

religiousness

noun rɪˈlɪdʒəsnəsrəˈlɪdʒəsnəs

Some of them experience a rush of sudden religiousness and pray to my creators, or even to me.
Example sentencesExamples
- Participants' ratings of their own religiousness or the importance of religion in their lives was used most often, but their effects were less consistent.
- In fact, there are now many empirical studies, both clinical and nonclinical, on religiousness and spirituality that are being published in top-tier research journals.
- And my early religiousness gradually developed into monotheism.
- Her mother's religiousness and father's eclectic occupation as Professor of English gave her a strong grounding and exposure to Indian and Western intellect.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin religiosus, from religio 'reverence, obligation' (see religion).

Rhymes

irreligious, litigious, prestigious, prodigious, sacrilegious

Definition of religious in US English:

religious

adjectiverəˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlijəs

1Relating to or believing in a religion.
both men were deeply religious, intelligent, and moralistic
两个人都笃信宗教，有才智，也很讲道德。
religious music
宗教音乐。
Example sentencesExamples
- He argues that religious fundamentalism is the greatest threat to Western freedom currently on the political radar.
- If you want to call it religious, go ahead, but that's not the point.
- Is it something of a counterpoint or does it counteract the overtly religious narrative art tradition of Catholicism?
- Both appear to agree that religious zealots should be regarded as the authentic voice of their faith.
- ‘Come here and get your DVD for later tonight,’ one of them suggested, as he blasted religious music.
- Well, the Hawkins family are deeply religious.
- After World War II, many new religious sects were founded and existing sects expanded enormously.
- Previous studies indicate that religious affiliation played an important role in shaping attitudes toward abortion.
- Despite becoming devoutly religious, he was arrested for shoplifting during 2004.
- The family is deeply religious, and Reid's faith keeps him centered and grounded.
- Some of my family are deeply religious, on my partners side.
- Through domestic items, religious ceremonies, music and oral histories we can see direct relations with past and present African cultures.
- I didn't consider myself religious, nor do I now.
- My timing was right, and I dropped by the magnificent St. Stephen's as a special religious music program was in progress.
- Many of these professional women have been religious since birth; equally as many are newly returned to traditional Judaism.
- Many new religious observances were designed by the feminist movement in the Church.
- Time and time again I asked myself why I had returned to set religious texts to choral music.
- Rather than being religious in character, the Shrine concerns relations between community and memory.
- When viewing their artwork many themes emerge including bright colors, music and religious symbols.
- These musicians used their art to rebel against the communist regimes of their countries by composing religious music, then forbidden.
Synonyms
devout, pious, reverent, believing, godly, god-fearing, dutiful, saintly, holy, prayerful, churchgoing, practising, faithful, devoted, committed
1. 1.1 (of a belief or practice) forming part of someone's thought about or worship of a divine being.
  宗教的
  he has strong religious convictions
  他有强烈的宗教信念。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She didn't mean religious beliefs, only faith in some higher values, in some higher reality that made them feel secure in a very insecure situation.
  My own religious practices and beliefs have nothing at all to do with the perception of those around me.
  But remember, it is not necessary to have a formal religious practice or a belief in God to prove conscientious objection.
  Further, among married couples and those with children, religious beliefs and practices hold increased levels of significance.
  One can also learn more about the religious beliefs and practices of these families.
  Although people have deep religious beliefs, they follow the dictates of their own conscience in church matters.
  Grounded in religious beliefs and faith, watermen feel that man cannot and need not fully understand the blue crab.
  If Warners does not accept the Hindu demands, the Hindu community will not be a silent spectator to the humiliation of its religious beliefs and scriptures.
  We have been allowed to continue practicing our religious beliefs as we choose.
  We would accordingly be required to weigh the value of every religious belief and practice that is said to be threatened by any government program.
  Differing religious beliefs and practices can be divisive.
  The result was a matted, knotted hairstyle that honored the Rastafarian religious beliefs.
  In other words, only those possessed of deep religious beliefs are capable laying down their lives for their country.
  Security, dignity, and freedom to be educated and to practise cultural and religious beliefs are essential to preserving a sense of identity.
  We practice our religious beliefs, but I still have a problem with bringing a child into this sinful, dying world.
  Until recently I knew very little about Mennonites, the diversity of their religious beliefs and practices, and how most lead quite contemporary lives.
  Let us hope that prisoners who wish to observe their religious beliefs and practices will now be given the means and opportunity to do so.
  A complex woman of strong character and independent thought, Wells was shaped by firm moral convictions and profound religious beliefs.
  Many psychiatric inpatients indicate that spiritual / religious beliefs and practices help them to cope.
  In general, the practitioners consider religious practice and belief to be important in their life and work, and they all express faith in God.
  Synonyms
  spiritual, theological, scriptural, doctrinal, church, churchly, ecclesiastical, holy, divine, celestial, heavenly, sacred, devotional, sanctified, consecrated, dedicated, hallowed
2. 1.2 Belonging or relating to a monastic order or other group of people who are united by their practice of religion.
  宗教教派的；宗教教团的
  religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites
  古代异教徒遗址上建造了寺院。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Joseph II reduced the number of religious houses belonging to the contemplative orders.
  Pilgrimage to such a distant site was inevitably expensive, and often laymen are found mortgaging their estates to religious houses in order to raise the necessary finance.
  The Taliban emerged from Pakistan's universities and religious schools as a loosely organised student militia.
3. 1.3 Treated or regarded with a devotion and scrupulousness appropriate to worship.
  如敬神般认真的，如虔诚拜神般严谨的；极其严谨的，十分认真的
  I have a religious aversion to reading manuals
  我极度厌烦阅读手册。
  Example sentencesExamples
  McCain shows an almost religious devotion to his causes - like campaign finance reform - and is brashly outspoken.
  The other thing I didn't like about it was an almost religious aversion to Microsoft.
  But also you have to get rid of this free-trade rhetoric and jargon, because it's kind of a religious devotion to the notion of free trade.
  "We've become religious about the design director," says Miranda.
  It also demonstrates Vegas' almost religious devotion to the new.
  Sounds like a program you'd watch with religious devotion, doesn't it?
  Its artists broke every boundary they could find, mixing up art and life with almost religious devotion.
  Synonyms
  scrupulous, conscientious, meticulous, sedulous, punctilious, zealous, strict, rigid, rigorous, exact, close, unfailing, unswerving, undeviating

nounrəˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlijəs

A person bound by monastic vows.
修士，修女；出家人
Example sentencesExamples
- It was not, one would think, the normal one of a religious with a church.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin religiosus, from religio ‘reverence, obligation’ (see religion).

词汇	religious
释义	Definition of religious in English: religious adjective rɪˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlɪdʒəs 1Relating to or believing in a religion. both men were deeply religious and moralistic 两个人都笃信宗教，有才智，也很讲道德。 religious music 宗教音乐。 Example sentencesExamples He argues that religious fundamentalism is the greatest threat to Western freedom currently on the political radar. Is it something of a counterpoint or does it counteract the overtly religious narrative art tradition of Catholicism? My timing was right, and I dropped by the magnificent St. Stephen's as a special religious music program was in progress. The family is deeply religious, and Reid's faith keeps him centered and grounded. Many of these professional women have been religious since birth; equally as many are newly returned to traditional Judaism. These musicians used their art to rebel against the communist regimes of their countries by composing religious music, then forbidden. Some of my family are deeply religious, on my partners side. Despite becoming devoutly religious, he was arrested for shoplifting during 2004. Previous studies indicate that religious affiliation played an important role in shaping attitudes toward abortion. I didn't consider myself religious, nor do I now. ‘Come here and get your DVD for later tonight,’ one of them suggested, as he blasted religious music. Well, the Hawkins family are deeply religious. Rather than being religious in character, the Shrine concerns relations between community and memory. Many new religious observances were designed by the feminist movement in the Church. Time and time again I asked myself why I had returned to set religious texts to choral music. If you want to call it religious, go ahead, but that's not the point. After World War II, many new religious sects were founded and existing sects expanded enormously. When viewing their artwork many themes emerge including bright colors, music and religious symbols. Through domestic items, religious ceremonies, music and oral histories we can see direct relations with past and present African cultures. Both appear to agree that religious zealots should be regarded as the authentic voice of their faith. Synonyms devout, pious, reverent, believing, godly, God-fearing, dutiful, saintly, holy, prayerful, churchgoing, practising, faithful, devoted, committed 1.1 (of a belief or practice) forming part of someone's faith in a divine being. 宗教的 she has strong religious convictions 他有强烈的宗教信念。 Example sentencesExamples In general, the practitioners consider religious practice and belief to be important in their life and work, and they all express faith in God. The result was a matted, knotted hairstyle that honored the Rastafarian religious beliefs. She didn't mean religious beliefs, only faith in some higher values, in some higher reality that made them feel secure in a very insecure situation. Differing religious beliefs and practices can be divisive. A complex woman of strong character and independent thought, Wells was shaped by firm moral convictions and profound religious beliefs. One can also learn more about the religious beliefs and practices of these families. We practice our religious beliefs, but I still have a problem with bringing a child into this sinful, dying world. Security, dignity, and freedom to be educated and to practise cultural and religious beliefs are essential to preserving a sense of identity. Grounded in religious beliefs and faith, watermen feel that man cannot and need not fully understand the blue crab. My own religious practices and beliefs have nothing at all to do with the perception of those around me. Until recently I knew very little about Mennonites, the diversity of their religious beliefs and practices, and how most lead quite contemporary lives. If Warners does not accept the Hindu demands, the Hindu community will not be a silent spectator to the humiliation of its religious beliefs and scriptures. Further, among married couples and those with children, religious beliefs and practices hold increased levels of significance. Although people have deep religious beliefs, they follow the dictates of their own conscience in church matters. We have been allowed to continue practicing our religious beliefs as we choose. Let us hope that prisoners who wish to observe their religious beliefs and practices will now be given the means and opportunity to do so. We would accordingly be required to weigh the value of every religious belief and practice that is said to be threatened by any government program. In other words, only those possessed of deep religious beliefs are capable laying down their lives for their country. But remember, it is not necessary to have a formal religious practice or a belief in God to prove conscientious objection. Many psychiatric inpatients indicate that spiritual / religious beliefs and practices help them to cope. Synonyms spiritual, theological, scriptural, doctrinal, church, churchly, ecclesiastical, holy, divine, celestial, heavenly, sacred, devotional, sanctified, consecrated, dedicated, hallowed schismatic, sectarian 1.2 Belonging or relating to a monastic order or other group of people who are united by their practice of religion. 宗教教派的；宗教教团的 religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites 古代异教徒遗址上建造了寺院。 Example sentencesExamples Pilgrimage to such a distant site was inevitably expensive, and often laymen are found mortgaging their estates to religious houses in order to raise the necessary finance. The Taliban emerged from Pakistan's universities and religious schools as a loosely organised student militia. Joseph II reduced the number of religious houses belonging to the contemplative orders. 1.3 Treated or regarded with a devotion and scrupulousness appropriate to worship. 如敬神般认真的，如虔诚拜神般严谨的；极其严谨的，十分认真的 I have a religious aversion to reading manuals 我极度厌烦阅读手册。 Example sentencesExamples The other thing I didn't like about it was an almost religious aversion to Microsoft. McCain shows an almost religious devotion to his causes - like campaign finance reform - and is brashly outspoken. Its artists broke every boundary they could find, mixing up art and life with almost religious devotion. It also demonstrates Vegas' almost religious devotion to the new. But also you have to get rid of this free-trade rhetoric and jargon, because it's kind of a religious devotion to the notion of free trade. Sounds like a program you'd watch with religious devotion, doesn't it? "We've become religious about the design director," says Miranda. Synonyms scrupulous, conscientious, meticulous, sedulous, punctilious, zealous, strict, rigid, rigorous, exact, close, unfailing, unswerving, undeviating fussy, pedantic, fastidious, nitpicking, finicky, finical noun rɪˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlɪdʒəs A person bound by monastic vows. 修士，修女；出家人 Example sentencesExamples It was not, one would think, the normal one of a religious with a church. Derivatives religiousness noun rɪˈlɪdʒəsnəsrəˈlɪdʒəsnəs Some of them experience a rush of sudden religiousness and pray to my creators, or even to me. Example sentencesExamples Participants' ratings of their own religiousness or the importance of religion in their lives was used most often, but their effects were less consistent. In fact, there are now many empirical studies, both clinical and nonclinical, on religiousness and spirituality that are being published in top-tier research journals. And my early religiousness gradually developed into monotheism. Her mother's religiousness and father's eclectic occupation as Professor of English gave her a strong grounding and exposure to Indian and Western intellect. Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin religiosus, from religio 'reverence, obligation' (see religion). Rhymes irreligious, litigious, prestigious, prodigious, sacrilegious Definition of religious in US English: religious adjectiverəˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlijəs 1Relating to or believing in a religion. both men were deeply religious, intelligent, and moralistic 两个人都笃信宗教，有才智，也很讲道德。 religious music 宗教音乐。 Example sentencesExamples He argues that religious fundamentalism is the greatest threat to Western freedom currently on the political radar. If you want to call it religious, go ahead, but that's not the point. Is it something of a counterpoint or does it counteract the overtly religious narrative art tradition of Catholicism? Both appear to agree that religious zealots should be regarded as the authentic voice of their faith. ‘Come here and get your DVD for later tonight,’ one of them suggested, as he blasted religious music. Well, the Hawkins family are deeply religious. After World War II, many new religious sects were founded and existing sects expanded enormously. Previous studies indicate that religious affiliation played an important role in shaping attitudes toward abortion. Despite becoming devoutly religious, he was arrested for shoplifting during 2004. The family is deeply religious, and Reid's faith keeps him centered and grounded. Some of my family are deeply religious, on my partners side. Through domestic items, religious ceremonies, music and oral histories we can see direct relations with past and present African cultures. I didn't consider myself religious, nor do I now. My timing was right, and I dropped by the magnificent St. Stephen's as a special religious music program was in progress. Many of these professional women have been religious since birth; equally as many are newly returned to traditional Judaism. Many new religious observances were designed by the feminist movement in the Church. Time and time again I asked myself why I had returned to set religious texts to choral music. Rather than being religious in character, the Shrine concerns relations between community and memory. When viewing their artwork many themes emerge including bright colors, music and religious symbols. These musicians used their art to rebel against the communist regimes of their countries by composing religious music, then forbidden. Synonyms devout, pious, reverent, believing, godly, god-fearing, dutiful, saintly, holy, prayerful, churchgoing, practising, faithful, devoted, committed 1.1 (of a belief or practice) forming part of someone's thought about or worship of a divine being. 宗教的 he has strong religious convictions 他有强烈的宗教信念。 Example sentencesExamples She didn't mean religious beliefs, only faith in some higher values, in some higher reality that made them feel secure in a very insecure situation. My own religious practices and beliefs have nothing at all to do with the perception of those around me. But remember, it is not necessary to have a formal religious practice or a belief in God to prove conscientious objection. Further, among married couples and those with children, religious beliefs and practices hold increased levels of significance. One can also learn more about the religious beliefs and practices of these families. Although people have deep religious beliefs, they follow the dictates of their own conscience in church matters. Grounded in religious beliefs and faith, watermen feel that man cannot and need not fully understand the blue crab. If Warners does not accept the Hindu demands, the Hindu community will not be a silent spectator to the humiliation of its religious beliefs and scriptures. We have been allowed to continue practicing our religious beliefs as we choose. We would accordingly be required to weigh the value of every religious belief and practice that is said to be threatened by any government program. Differing religious beliefs and practices can be divisive. The result was a matted, knotted hairstyle that honored the Rastafarian religious beliefs. In other words, only those possessed of deep religious beliefs are capable laying down their lives for their country. Security, dignity, and freedom to be educated and to practise cultural and religious beliefs are essential to preserving a sense of identity. We practice our religious beliefs, but I still have a problem with bringing a child into this sinful, dying world. Until recently I knew very little about Mennonites, the diversity of their religious beliefs and practices, and how most lead quite contemporary lives. Let us hope that prisoners who wish to observe their religious beliefs and practices will now be given the means and opportunity to do so. A complex woman of strong character and independent thought, Wells was shaped by firm moral convictions and profound religious beliefs. Many psychiatric inpatients indicate that spiritual / religious beliefs and practices help them to cope. In general, the practitioners consider religious practice and belief to be important in their life and work, and they all express faith in God. Synonyms spiritual, theological, scriptural, doctrinal, church, churchly, ecclesiastical, holy, divine, celestial, heavenly, sacred, devotional, sanctified, consecrated, dedicated, hallowed 1.2 Belonging or relating to a monastic order or other group of people who are united by their practice of religion. 宗教教派的；宗教教团的 religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites 古代异教徒遗址上建造了寺院。 Example sentencesExamples Joseph II reduced the number of religious houses belonging to the contemplative orders. Pilgrimage to such a distant site was inevitably expensive, and often laymen are found mortgaging their estates to religious houses in order to raise the necessary finance. The Taliban emerged from Pakistan's universities and religious schools as a loosely organised student militia. 1.3 Treated or regarded with a devotion and scrupulousness appropriate to worship. 如敬神般认真的，如虔诚拜神般严谨的；极其严谨的，十分认真的 I have a religious aversion to reading manuals 我极度厌烦阅读手册。 Example sentencesExamples McCain shows an almost religious devotion to his causes - like campaign finance reform - and is brashly outspoken. The other thing I didn't like about it was an almost religious aversion to Microsoft. But also you have to get rid of this free-trade rhetoric and jargon, because it's kind of a religious devotion to the notion of free trade. "We've become religious about the design director," says Miranda. It also demonstrates Vegas' almost religious devotion to the new. Sounds like a program you'd watch with religious devotion, doesn't it? Its artists broke every boundary they could find, mixing up art and life with almost religious devotion. Synonyms scrupulous, conscientious, meticulous, sedulous, punctilious, zealous, strict, rigid, rigorous, exact, close, unfailing, unswerving, undeviating nounrəˈlɪdʒəsrəˈlijəs A person bound by monastic vows. 修士，修女；出家人 Example sentencesExamples It was not, one would think, the normal one of a religious with a church. Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin religiosus, from religio ‘reverence, obligation’ (see religion).
随便看	betty friedan betty martin be tuckered out be tuckered out be tuned in be tuned in be turbulent be turned out in be turned over be tutored in between between appointments between a rock and a hard place between a rock and a hard place between-decks between engagements betweenity between jobs between jobs between-maid betweenness between ourselves between ourselves (or you and me) between ourselves (or you and me) between ourselves/themselves/yourselves