religiously
UK: rɪˈlɪdʒəsli | US: rɪˈlɪdʒəsli
adv. in a manner showing deep commitment or devotion (as in religion)
adv. with strict regularity or precision
The word "religiously" combines "religious," derived from Latin religiosus (reverent, bound by sacred rules), with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (from Old English -līce). "Religious" itself traces back to Latin religio (obligation, reverence), possibly from re-ligare (to bind tightly). Over time, "religiously" expanded beyond sacred contexts to describe any meticulous or unwavering adherence, reflecting the cultural association of religion with discipline and devotion.
She follows her morning routine religiously, never skipping a step.
He attends church services religiously every Sunday.
The team religiously reviews their data to ensure accuracy.
Despite the rain, fans waited religiously for the concert gates to open.
The gardener tends to the plants religiously, watering them at dawn each day.