Definitions and Examples of religious, pious, devout
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity or deities.
Example
She is a very religious person who attends church every Sunday.
Devoutly religious; having or showing a deep respect for God and religious principles.
Example
He is a pious man who prays several times a day.
Deeply religious; committed to a particular faith or religion.
Example
She is a devout Catholic who goes to church every day.
Key Differences: religious vs pious vs devout
- 1Religious describes someone who has a belief in and reverence for a deity or deities.
- 2Pious describes someone who has a deep respect for God and religious principles.
- 3Devout describes someone who is deeply committed to a particular faith or religion.
Effective Usage of religious, pious, devout
- 1Discussing Religion: Use these antonyms to describe someone's level of faith or devotion to a religion.
- 2Comparing Beliefs: Use these antonyms to compare the differences between people's religious beliefs.
- 3Describing Characters: Use these antonyms to create characters with different levels of religious devotion in stories.
Remember this!
The antonyms of irreligious describe a person's level of faith or devotion to a religion. Religious describes belief in and reverence for a deity or deities, pious describes a deep respect for God and religious principles, and devout describes a deep commitment to a particular faith or religion. Use these antonyms to discuss religion, compare beliefs, and describe characters in stories.
