adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In the manner of religion.
2. 2
   Passionately or diligently; faithfully; conscientiously. figuratively

   "It is odd he gets so many cavities since he brushes his teeth religiously, every night, rain or shine."

Adverb

1. 1
   by religion wordnet
2. 2
   with extreme conscientiousness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

conscientiouslyconscientiouslysacredlyscrupulously

Antonyms

All antonyms

areligiously

Example

More examples

"Ordener religiously pressed this gift from his beloved against his lips."

Etymology

From religious + -ly.

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