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
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
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
