Earnest
Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Religious and earnest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Religious" instead an adjective "Earnest".
Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly
Both words in one sentence
- The main character's father (Fred) is a quiet man with deep, earnest religious beliefs, but otherwise acts like a normal (if senile) old man.
Source: Acceptable Religious Targets - TRON: The titular character is a badass in a combat situation, and a completely earnest Religious Bruiser dork outside it.
Source: Dork Knight
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