Atheistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈā-thē-ist/ athe·ist

Meaning & Definition of Atheistic

Atheistic (noun)

  1. a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods, one who subscribes to or advocates atheism

Atheistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in agnostic

    similar: agnostic, blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious, godless, heretical, irreligious, miscreant, nonreligious, religionless, secular, ungodly, unholy, unconsecrated, unhallowed, heathen, pagan, paganish
    opposite: pious, reverent, devout, God-fearing, godly, holy, prayerful, religious, sainted, saintly, worshipful, worshipping, consecrated, hallowed, sacred, sacrosanct, sanctified

Related Entry: Atheist (noun)

Atheist is a different word from Atheistic. The synonyms below are for atheist, not for atheistic.

  1. a person who believes that God does not exist

    "He left the church while in college and became an atheist."

    similar: disbeliever, giaour, infidel, misbeliever, miscreant, nonbeliever, unbeliever, gentile, heathen, idolater, pagan, doubter, skeptic, agnostic, non-Christian, non-Jew, non-Muslim, neo-pagan, polytheist
    opposite: believer, Christian, Jew, Muslim

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Atheistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Atheistic:

agnostic, blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious, godless, heretical, irreligious, miscreant, nonreligious, religionless, secular, ungodly, unholy, unconsecrated, unhallowed, heathen, pagan, paganish

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Atheistic

Words with the opposite meaning of Atheistic:

pious, reverent, devout, God-fearing, godly, holy, prayerful, religious, sainted, saintly, worshipful, worshipping, consecrated, hallowed, sacred, sacrosanct, sanctified

Word Forms of Atheistic

Derived words: atheistic (adjective), atheistically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Atheistic

First known use: 1551

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Atheistic

Frequently Asked Questions about Atheistic

What does "Atheistic" mean?

"Atheistic" means a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods, one who subscribes to or advocates atheism. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods, one who subscribes to or advocates atheism.

What is another word for "Atheistic"?

Other words for "Atheistic" include agnostic, blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious, godless and heretical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Atheistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Atheistic"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Atheistic". Common alternatives include agnostic, blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious, godless, heretical, irreligious and miscreant.

What is the opposite of "Atheistic"?

Antonyms of "Atheistic" include pious, reverent, devout, God-fearing, godly, holy, prayerful and religious.

Is "Atheistic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Atheistic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Atheistic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Atheistic" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Atheistic"?

"Atheistic" is pronounced /ˈā-thē-ist/ and divided into syllables as athe·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Atheistic"?

First known use: 1551.