REVERENT

godly, reverent, worshipful

(adjective) showing great reverence for god; “a godly man”; “leading a godly life”

reverent

(adjective) feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; “maintained a reverent silence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

reverent (comparative more reverent, superlative most reverent)

Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

Synonym: reverential

Antonyms: irreverent, unreverent

Source: Wiktionary


Rev"er*ent, a. Etym: [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.]

1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. "They . . . prostrate fell before him reverent." Milton.

2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. Joye.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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