Religiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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religiously

 

[ rษชหˆlษชdส’ษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a committed and dedicated manner

If you do something religiously, you do it with great dedication, consistency, and commitment. It implies a strong belief or adherence to a particular practice or routine.

Synonyms

consistently, diligently, faithfully, steadfastly.

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Word Description / Examples
religiously

Used when someone does something with complete dedication and regularity, often with a connotation of devotion similar to religious practice.

  • She checks her emails religiously every morning.
  • He follows his workout routine religiously.
diligently

Used when someone works hard and puts in effort with care and precision.

  • He diligently worked on his homework every night.
  • She diligently researched all the details before making a decision.
faithfully

Used when someone is loyal and keeps promises or commitments over time.

  • He has faithfully served the company for 20 years.
  • She faithfully follows her doctor's advice.
steadfastly

Used when someone remains firm and unwavering in their actions or beliefs, often despite challenges or difficulties.

  • She steadfastly refused to give up on her dream.
  • He steadfastly supports his friends through tough times.
consistently

Used when an action is done in the same way every time, without variation, often to achieve steady and reliable results.

  • She practices piano consistently and has shown great improvement.
  • The company has consistently exceeded its sales targets.

Examples of usage

  • She religiously attends the weekly yoga classes.
  • He religiously follows his morning routine of meditation and exercise.
  • They religiously check their email first thing every morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "religiously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น religiosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช religiรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan religius

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปั–ะณั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ religijnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ—ๆ•™็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท religieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ religiosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dini olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…๊ต์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกboลพensky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกboลพensky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ—ๆ•™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ religiozno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรบarlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ะฝะธ ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dini olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ religiosamente

Etymology

The word 'religiously' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'religious' with the suffix '-ly' added to form an adverb. While the word has religious connotations, its modern usage has evolved to encompass dedication and commitment beyond just religious practices.

See also: irreligious, nonreligious, religiousness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,789, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.