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religiousness

/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs.nəs/
re · li · gious · ness
Adverb:religiously
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Adjective:religious
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being religious; sincere devotion to religious beliefs, practices, and moral principles.

Example

"Despite the growing secularism in the city, her deep religiousness remained a central guiding force in her daily life."

2

Strict, conscientious, or scrupulous adherence to a habit, duty, or routine.

Example

"He approached his morning exercise regimen with a near-fanatical religiousness that impressed his trainers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'religiousness' and 'religiosity' are largely synonymous, 'religiosity' is preferred in academic sociology to measure religious commitment, and can also carry a negative connotation of excessive or ostentatious piety.

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• Nearby Words

religiosity
religious
religiously
religiousness
reline
relink
relinquish

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Religiousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/religiousness
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