REVERENTIALLY

reverentially, reverently

(adverb) with reverence; in a reverent manner; “he gazed reverently at the handiwork”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

reverentially (comparative more reverentially, superlative most reverentially)

In a reverential manner; worshipfully.

Source: Wiktionary


Rev`er*en"tial*ly, adv.

Definition: In a reverential manner.

REVERENTIAL

Rev`er*en"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. révérenciel. See Reverence.]

Definition: Proceeding from, or expressing, reverence; having a reverent quality; reverent; as, reverential fear or awe. "A reverential esteem of things sacred." South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HISTOLOGICALLY

(adverb) involving the use of histology or histological techniques; “histologically identifiable structures”


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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