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religiousism

religiousism

1 9.9
An excessive, showy religious feeling that seems fake or extreme
  • noun
  • /rɪˈlɪdʒəsɪzəm/
  • Offensive
translation icon : fanatismo religioso
  • His constant display of religiousism made others uncomfortable.

Examples

  • Public debates were often disrupted by those whose religiousism outweighed their willingness to listen.

  • Her actions bordered on religiousism, going far beyond genuine devotion.

  • The preacher's religiousism eventually alienated even his most faithful followers.

  • Many criticize her religiousism as being over the top.

  • His religiousism led him to judge others harshly, believing his faith made him superior.

  • The preacher's religiousism was evident in every sermon, as he spoke fervently about turning the other cheek.

  • Many viewed her religiousism as excessive, critiquing her zealous attempts to convert her friends.

Synonyms

fanaticism
vsreligiousism
16 7.4

Very strong belief that makes a person refuse other views

is specifically about exaggerated piety and religious fervor rather than general zeal
religiosity
vsreligiousism
  • Formal
10 8.1

Strong belief in a god or gods and serious practice of that belief

has an exaggerated or affected tone rather than neutral strong devotion
zealotry
vsreligiousism
  • Offensive
4 9.5

Extreme and unfair support for an idea that does not accept other opinions

is more about exaggerated piety and personal fervor than broad ideological pursuit
pietism
vsreligiousism
9.9

Showing too much religious feeling to get attention

focuses more on inner excessive fervor rather than outward display
religionism
vsreligiousism
  • Offensive
9.9

Very strong belief in a faith that judges others and forces strict rules

focuses more on exaggerated or affected piety rather than on extreme practices

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

16 6.8

The idea that religion should not be part of government, schools, or public life

1 9.5

Not following or believing in any religion

How Zealous

fanaticism
16 7.4
religiousism
  • Offensive
1 9.9
piety
23 7.7

Surface Forms

religiousism singular
religiousisms plural

Morphology

religiousism = religious (transparent) = religion + ous + ism

Formed by the adjective 'religious' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism', yielding a noun for an attitude or practice related to religion.

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.