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cultic Synonyms

Another word for cultic

Choosing another word for cultic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characteristic of, or used in a system of religious worship, ritual, or liturgy, especially within ancient or traditional religions.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered several bronze vessels and stone altars at the ancient ritual site."

Strong
ritual
liturgical
ritualistic
ceremonial
sacramental

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of an unorthodox, extremist, or fanatically devoted religious sect or social group.

Usage Example

"Sociologists examined the cultish dynamics that isolated the group's members from their families."

Strongest
cultish
Strong
sectarian
fanatical

Opposites of cultic

The opposite of cultic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

secular
nonreligious
profane
mainstream
orthodox
conventional
See all opposites of cultic

• Nearby Words

culpably
culprit
cult
cultic
cultish
cultism
cultist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cultic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cultic
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