religiousism
- noun
- /rɪˈlɪdʒəsɪzəm/
- Offensive
- His constant display of religiousism made others uncomfortable.
Examples
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Public debates were often disrupted by those whose religiousism outweighed their willingness to listen.
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Her actions bordered on religiousism, going far beyond genuine devotion.
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The preacher's religiousism eventually alienated even his most faithful followers.
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Many criticize her religiousism as being over the top.
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His religiousism led him to judge others harshly, believing his faith made him superior.
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The preacher's religiousism was evident in every sermon, as he spoke fervently about turning the other cheek.
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Many viewed her religiousism as excessive, critiquing her zealous attempts to convert her friends.
Synonyms
Very strong belief that makes a person refuse other views
Strong belief in a god or gods and serious practice of that belief
Extreme and unfair support for an idea that does not accept other opinions
Showing too much religious feeling to get attention
Very strong belief in a faith that judges others and forces strict rules
Antonyms
How Zealous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word religiousism comes from religion 'belief in gods or worship' and the ending -ism 'a strong belief or practice'. So it means a strong, often excessive, show of religious feeling or behavior.