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The word "religious" can describe a person's belief system or an action performed with great dedication, almost like a ritual. When describing a person, it means they follow a religion. When describing an action, it emphasizes regularity and strict adherence to a routine or habit.

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🎬Chloe is scrolling through social media on her phone in her messy dorm room.
Chloe Smith

Ugh, Ryan is being super weird about going to his family dinner. He's saying it's a 'super religious thing' this year?

Chloe Smith
Maya
Maya

That's a new one. Is he just trying to bail on something again?

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Chloe is complaining about her boyfriend Ryan's excuse for avoiding a family dinner. Maya, knowing Ryan's tendency to avoid commitments, is skeptical of his sudden claim that the dinner is a 'super religious thing,' implying he's using it as an excuse to 'bail on' (an idiom meaning to avoid or cancel) the event. The word 'religious' is central as it's Ryan's (questionable) justification.

Meanings

adjective

Relating to or believing in a religion.

"a deeply religious person"

adjective

Done regularly and conscientiously, as if it were a religious duty.

"religious about exercise"

Examples

My grandma is super religious, always at church.

He's almost religious about his morning coffee routine.

Are you very religious? I'm just curious.

Mom, you're so religious about cleaning, it's exhausting!

I'm not religious, but I respect people who are.

She's religious about her skincare, never misses a step.

Is this a religious holiday? The office is empty.

My ex was super religious, which was a huge difference.

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