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religiosity Synonyms
Another word for religiosity
Choosing another word for religiosity depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being religious; the degree of a person's or group's commitment to religious beliefs and practices.
Usage Example
"The sociological study examined how levels of religiousness vary across different generations and urban environments."
Strongest
religiousness
piety
devoutness
Strong
devotion
godliness
spirituality
• noun (Context 2)
Excessive, affected, or sentimental religious feeling or devotion.
Usage Example
"Critics felt the novel was marred by a heavy-handed sanctimoniousness that overshadowed its characters."
Strong
sanctimoniousness
sanctimony
pietism
piousness
zealotry
Opposites of religiosity
The opposite of religiosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
irreligion
irreligiousness
secularism
impiety
godlessness
irreverence
unbelief
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Religiosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/religiosity