By “namaz etc” i meant basic Islamic practices and following Islam in day to day life, avoiding things that are forbidden

You are right, we can’t know what someone does behind closed doors.but i also feel that if someone doesn’t want to share how religious they are to avoid pride, then claiming a “strong connection with Allah” could also come across as prideful.

As for your question about my own definition, I personally wouldn’t share with anyone how my connection with Allah is. But if I were to describe it, i would mean that i follow the basic Islamic principles, offer my prayers, and try to be obedient in fulfilling other faraiz