reverent
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6.1
- adjective
- /ˈrɛvərənt/
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reverente
- During the ceremony, everyone spoke in reverent tones as they honored the memory of the fallen heroes.
- reverent relationship with nature
Examples
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'It is Christmas Eve, the year of our Lord 1864, 'and there is a deep and reverent sense of peace 'and tranquillity in the camp tonight.'
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What a profound and reverent night is this.
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Say their names with reverent pride.
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A new generation of politicians paid reverent affection to his legend.
Academic text (1992) -
Spoken of in hushed and reverent tones.
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For a long moment, they stood in reverent silence before the conquistador.
Fiction book (1994) -
To commemorate your arrival, I propose a reverent ceremony at dawn.
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For my mother, too, McGill was a reverent place, the secular Yeshiva.
Fiction book (2002) -
Time spent in prayer, no matter how reverent one's demeanor, was to be joyfully savored.
Academic text (1990) -
The prince was shining-eyed and reverent, and Shina blushed like a ripe strawberry.
Fiction book (1997)
Synonyms
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1.1
Being polite and showing admiration for someone
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6.3
Having deep belief in and respect for religion
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6.6
Being respectful and polite to someone because they are older or have more experience
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7.2
Relating to worship or prayer
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7.6
Showing deep respect and awe
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7.1
Showing deep respect and love, often for a person or God
Antonyms
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reverent comes from the old Latin verb revereri, which meant 'to stand in awe' or deeply respect someone, and it shares the same root as the familiar word revere. So, to be reverent is to show deep, quiet respect and admiration, often in a sacred or serious moment.