Synonyms for Religious
Definition of religious
adjective
- concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order"; "lords temporal and spiritual"; "spiritual leaders"; "spiritual songs"
- having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; "a religious man"; "religious attitude"
- of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows; "the religious or regular clergy conducts the service"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "religious"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like churchgoing, churchly, devout can replace "religious" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 9 alternatives available, "religious" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Religious" in song lyrics
See how religious is used in real songs:
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"Descendent, Psycho Realm are the quintessential sac religious"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"His game was so good it sounded religious"
Akbar — Bigga Dey Come -
"But rap keep daddy on the road religious"
Brother Ali — Rain Water