religious

• 与宗教或宗教信仰有关的；也形容对某事非常虔诚或专注。

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

1. Relating to religionA2formal

   Connected with or belonging to a particular religion.

   与宗教有关的

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

   同义词ecclesiasticalsacredscripturalspiritualtheological

   反义词irreligioussecular

2. Very devoted to religionB1formal

   Having strong beliefs and practicing religion devoutly.

   虔诚的

   • 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.

   同义词churchgoingdevoteddevoutfaithfulgod-fearingobservantpious

   反义词atheisticgodlessimpiousirreligiousirreverentprofanesecularunbelieving

3. Excessively devoted (informal)B2informal

   Showing too much devotion to something, not necessarily religion.

   过分虔诚的

   • 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.

   同义词fanaticalhardcoreobsessiverabidzealous

• 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。

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

1. Member of a religious orderB2formal

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

   修道人

   • 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.

   同义词cenobitemonasticregularvotary