religious

Relating to religion or religious beliefs; also used to describe someone who is very devoted to something.

ruОтносящийся к религии или религиозным верованиям; также описывает кого-то очень преданного чему-либо.esRelativo a la religión o a las creencias religiosas; también describe a alguien muy devoto o fiel a algo.frRelatif à la religion ou aux croyances religieuses ; qualifie également une personne très dévouée ou fervente envers quelque chose.deSich auf Religion oder religiöse Überzeugungen beziehend; auch für jemanden, der einer Sache besonders treu ergeben ist.ptRelativo à religião ou a crenças e práticas religiosas; também descreve alguém muito devotado a uma fé ou a algo que faz com grande dedicação e regularidade.zh与宗教或宗教信仰有关的；也形容对某事非常虔诚或专注。arصفة تدل على ما يتعلق بالدين أو المعتقدات الدينية؛ وتُستعمل أيضاً لوصف شخص شديد الإخلاص والتفاني في أمر أو مبدأ.

1. Relating to religion A2 formal

   Connected with or belonging to a particular religion.

   • She attends religious services every Sunday.
   • The museum has a section on religious artifacts.
   • Religious holidays are important in many cultures.

   ruОтносящийся к религииesreligiosofrRelatif à la religiondeSich auf Religion beziehendptRelativo à religiãozh与宗教有关的arمتعلق بالدين

   Synonyme: ecclesiasticalsacredscripturalspiritualtheological

   Antonyme: irreligioussecular

2. Very devoted to religion B1 formal

   Having strong beliefs and practicing religion devoutly.

   • He is a very religious person who prays daily.
   • Her family is deeply religious and follows all traditions.
   • The community is known for its religious people.

   ruОчень религиозныйesMuy devoto de la religiónfrtrès dévot, pieuxdeSehr religiösptMuito religiosozh虔诚的arشديد التديّن

   Synonyme: churchgoingdevoteddevoutfaithfulgod-fearingobservantpious

   Antonyme: atheisticgodlessimpiousirreligiousirreverentprofanesecularunbelieving

3. Excessively devoted (informal) B2 informal

   Showing too much devotion to something, not necessarily religion.

   • He's religious about recycling every piece of paper.
   • She's religious about her morning workout routine.
   • Don't get religious about your diet; enjoy life a bit.

   ruЧрезмерно преданныйesFanatismo, devoción excesivafrDévot excessifdeÜbermäßig ergebenptExcessivamente devotadozh过分虔诚的arمُفْرِطٌ في التَّفاني

   Synonyme: fanaticalhardcoreobsessiverabidzealous

• more religious comparative form
• most religious superlative form

A noun referring to a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее члена религиозного ордена, связанного обетами бедности, целомудрия и послушания.esSustantivo que designa a un miembro de una orden religiosa, ligado por votos de pobreza, castidad y obediencia.frNom désignant une personne membre d'un ordre religieux, liée par des vœux de pauvreté, de chasteté et d'obéissance.deSubstantiv, das ein Mitglied eines religiösen Ordens bezeichnet, das durch Gelübde der Armut, Keuschheit und des Gehorsams gebunden ist.ptSubstantivo que designa um membro de uma ordem religiosa, vinculado por votos de pobreza, castidade e obediência.zh名词，指宗教修会的成员，尤指宣誓贫穷、贞洁和服从的修士或修女。arاسم يُطلق على عضو في نظام ديني مسيحي أو رهباني، يرتبط بوعود الفقر والعفة والطاعة. ويُستخدم أيضاً بمعنى المتدين أو الشخص المتمسك بالدين.

1. Member of a religious order B2 formal

   A person who belongs to a religious order and has taken formal vows, such as poverty, chastity, and obedience.

   • The religious devoted their lives to prayer and service.
   • Many religious live in monasteries or convents.
   • The council was attended by both clergy and religious.

   ruМонашествующийesReligioso profesofrmembre d'un ordre religieuxdeOrdensangehörigerptReligiosozh修道人arالراهب المتنسك

   Synonyme: cenobitemonasticregularvotary

• religious plural form
• religious' possessive plural form
• religious's possessive singular form