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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