religiosity
noun
re·li·gi·os·i·ty
ri-ˌli-jē-ˈä-sə-tē
: the quality or state of being religious : religious feeling or devotion
A study of 291 newlywed couples found spouses to be closer in values, religiosity, and political attitudes than would be predicted by chance …—Matthew Hutson
… on the whole any given generation tends to retain its level of religiosity throughout life.—Gregory S. Paul
especially
: an intense, excessive, or fervent religiousness
The recent outburst of popular religiosity in the United States is a most dramatic and unforeseen development in American life. As Europe grows more secular, America grows more devout. —Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
It must be emphasized that the moral imperative of fiction provides no excuse for smug moralizing, religiosity, or propaganda. On the contrary, it forbids them. —Robert Stone
The whole notion of pushing your physical limits … has attained a religiosity that's as passionate as it is pervasive. —Heather Havrilesky
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“Religiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religiosity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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