Definition of RELIGIOUSLY

religiously

Adverb

  • by religion
    • "religiously inspired art"
  • with extreme conscientiousness
    • "he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock"

Adv

  • In the manner of religion.
  • Passionately or diligently; faithfully; conscientiously.

Examples

  • "It is odd he gets so many cavities since he brushes his teeth religiously, every night, rain or shine."

Origin / Etymology

From religious + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 15

religiously: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
religiously: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
religiously: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

religiously is a valid Words With Friends word