reverently
7
5.5
- adverb
- /ˈrɛvərəntli/
:
reverentemente
- Rosie sways toward the table now, reverently, the way one does when cradling a new baby.
- speak reverently
Lukilius the Epicurean says you have indeed made a slashing attack on the most reverently and wisely constructed Stoic doctrine.
- Lukilius the Epicurean says you have indeed made a slashing attack on the most reverently and wisely constructed Stoic doctrine.
Examples
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"Of our family," said Daddy reverently, and we were all solemnly silent for as much as a minute.
Fiction book (1998) -
The cantor, the rabbi, the sexton, and Sam laid it reverently in the little cleared-out room.
Fiction book (1997) -
I was surprised at the way my father spoke almost reverently of the horse.
Fiction book (2000) -
Slowly, almost reverently, he took her hand and lifted it to his mouth.
Fiction book (1998) -
"A knight," said Richard, and reverently held one up for his mother's inspection.
Fiction book (1990) -
"The wheels of the Juggernaut can be turned aside," I said reverently, "and there is hope."
Fiction book (2001) -
Behind them stands an official-looking man who holds his Stetson reverently in front of him.
Fiction book (2001) -
Then he knelt as if praying, spreading his sweaty hands reverently on the surface.
Fiction book (2001) -
We would sweep the carpeting around the pulpit, and I would reverently dust off the Bible.
Academic text (1997) -
We boys stood reverently at the edge of the crowd at his funeral in 1938.
Synonyms
101
2.3
In a polite way to someone
57
4.2
To speak or act in a serious and respectful way
4
3.6
In a way that shows respect and liking for someone or something
3
5.6
In a quiet, serious, hopeful way that shows respect
3
7.4
In a deeply religious way
1
7.5
In a way that shows deep respect for someone or something
1
7.0
In a respectful way toward someone older or in charge
1
6.9
In a way that shows deep respect and great admiration for someone or something
1
5.6
In a way that shows deep respect for something holy
Antonyms
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reverently comes from the adjective reverent, which comes from a Latin word meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'respect'. It is the same root as the common verb revere and the title reverend, so to act reverently is to show deep respect.