Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
religiose
Adjective
/rɪˈlɪdʒ.i.oʊs/
Definition
Affectedly religious or pious; characterized by an excessive or hypocritical concern for religious devotion.
Examples
- His religiose demeanor made it hard to tell if he was genuinely devout or simply putting on a show.
- The group’s religiose rituals seemed more focused on appearances than on true spiritual growth.
- She found his religiose expressions of faith to be off-putting and insincere.
Meaning
Religiose refers to someone who is overly concerned with religious matters, often to the point of being insincere or showy about their piety.
Synonyms
- sanctimonious
- hypocritically pious
- self-righteous
- pharisaic
- religious affectation
