Reverent
/ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.
"Hackett was a vain, wealthy, violent gentleman, who held his blood and family in high esteem, and believed that a reverent respect was due to his great riches."
Adjective
- 1 showing great reverence for god wordnet
- 2 feeling or showing profound respect or veneration wordnet
Example
More examples"With deep and reverent awe I replaced the candelabrum in its former position."
Etymology
From Middle English reverent, from Middle French reverent (from Old French reverent) and its etymon Latin reverēns. By surface analysis, revere + -ent.