religiosity
AmericanOther Word Forms
- antireligiosity noun
- overreligiosity noun
Etymology
Origin of religiosity
1350–1400; Middle English religiosite < Latin religiōsitās, equivalent to religiōs ( us ) religious + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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His scores, with their inherent rigor and overt religiosity, seemingly simple structure and patient exposition, conjure a world both foundational and unbound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
A related shift in religiosity is also underway, with millennials being the least religious generation in American history, and members of Gen Z similarly moving away from organized faith traditions.
From Slate • Oct. 11, 2024
I initially winced at the religiosity of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
In some ways, it mirrors the influential belief systems that underpin religiosity.
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024
The thing is, my parents always told me never to judge another Muslim’s religiosity.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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