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Another word for religious

Choosing another word for religious depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, manifesting, or teaching a religion or system of faith and worship.

Usage Example

"The museum features an extensive collection of medieval spiritual art and illuminated manuscripts."

Strong
spiritual
sacred
theological
ecclesiastical

• adjective (Context 2)

Having or showing a strong belief in and reverence for a deity or faith; devout.

Usage Example

"Although her parents were deeply devout and attended services weekly, she rarely went to church."

Strongest
devout
pious
Strong
observant
god-fearing
reverent
godly

• adjective (Context 3)

Extremely scrupulous, conscientious, and faithful in performing an action or duty.

Usage Example

"The archivist maintained a scrupulous attention to detail when cataloging the fragile historical letters."

Strongest
scrupulous
conscientious
Strong
meticulous
unfailing
strict
punctilious

• noun (Context 4)

A person bound by monastic vows, such as a monk, friar, or nun.

Usage Example

"The abbey has been home to a small community of contemplative monastic for over three centuries."

Strongest
monastic
Strong
monk
nun
friar

Opposites of religious

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

irreligious
secular
nonreligious
impious
careless
negligent
layperson
worldly
See all opposites of religious

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