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re·li·gious Listen to audio/rɪˈlɪʤəs/ adjective
[more religious; most religious] 1 : of or relating to religion
My religious beliefs forbid the drinking of alcohol. religious groups/organizations/schools Religious leaders called for an end to the violence.
2 : believing in a god or a group of gods and following the rules of a religion
She is very religious. My grandfather was a deeply religious [=spiritual] man. His wife is very active in the church, but he's not religious himself.
3 informal a : very careful to do something whenever it can or should be done — usually + about She's religious about using her seatbelt [=she always uses her seatbelt] when she drives.
b : very interested in or involved with something — usually + about The people here are religious about college football.

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