il religioso
religious
Definition & meaning
Religioso means religious: relating to religion, or believing in and practising a religion.
It can also describe something done with great care or devotion, as in “religious silence.”
As a noun, un religioso means a member of a religious order, such as a monk or friar.
Grammar & Word origin
As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes: religioso, religiosa, religiosi, religiose. As a noun, it follows the same gender and number forms.
It comes from Latin religiosus, derived from religio, meaning “religion” or “religious observance.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- devoto — “devout”; emphasizes personal dedication and observance.
- credente — “believing” or “a believer”; emphasizes faith rather than religious practice.
- laico — “secular” or “lay”; describes what is not religious or not part of the clergy.
- ateo — “atheist”; describes someone who does not believe in God.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il museo ha tante opere religiose.adjective
The museum has many religious works.
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