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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25 September 2024

TRAINED

(adjective) shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; “a trained mind”; “trained pigeons”; “well-trained servants”


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Coffee Trivia

The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.

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