# religiously

/ɹɪˈɫɪdʒəsɫi/ (US) · /ɹɪlˈɪdʒəsli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/religiously
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

doing something very regularly and with great care. You use this when someone never misses a task or habit.

For teachers: performing an action with consistent regularity and scrupulous attention to detail. Often used figuratively to describe secular habits or routines that mimic the devotion of spiritual practice.

## Examples

- He follows his morning exercise routine religiously.
- She checks her emails religiously every hour to ensure no client request goes unanswered.
- Even during the busiest weeks of the semester, the student attended every lecture religiously, taking meticulous notes that eventually formed the basis of her thesis.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb or the direct object to emphasize the consistency of the action.

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