Definitions and Examples of religious, devout, pious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing a strong belief in a particular religion or system of beliefs.
Example
She was a religious person who attended church every Sunday.
Deeply committed to a particular religion or set of beliefs.
Example
He was a devout Catholic who prayed every day.
Showing a strong devotion to religious beliefs and practices.
Example
The pious monk spent most of his day in prayer and meditation.
Key Differences: religious vs devout vs pious
- 1Religious implies a strong belief in a particular religion or system of beliefs.
- 2Devout suggests a deep commitment to a particular religion or set of beliefs.
- 3Pious describes a person who shows a strong devotion to religious beliefs and practices.
Effective Usage of religious, devout, pious
- 1Discuss Religion: Use these antonyms to discuss different levels of religious devotion.
- 2Describe Characters: Incorporate these words in narratives to describe characters' religious beliefs and practices.
- 3Avoid Offense: Be mindful of the listener's beliefs and avoid using these words in a derogatory manner.
Remember this!
The antonyms of creedless describe different levels of religious devotion. Religious implies a strong belief, devout suggests a deep commitment, and pious describes a person who shows a strong devotion to religious beliefs and practices. Use these words to discuss religion, describe characters, and avoid offense.