religious

(noun) a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.

(adj) concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church. Synonyms: spiritual. Examples: "Religious texts." "A member of a religious order." "Lords temporal and spiritual." "Spiritual leaders." "Spiritual songs."

(adj) having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity. Synonyms: religious (vs. irreligious). Examples: "A religious man." "Religious attitude."

(adj) of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows. Synonyms: religious (vs. secular). Example: "The religious or regular clergy conducts the service."

(adj) extremely scrupulous and conscientious. Example: "Religious in observing the rules of health."