reverend

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: clergymanman of the clothReverendsublime

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian ChurchSynonyms: clergymanman of the cloth
  2. a title of respect for a clergymanSynonyms: Reverend

Adjective (1)

  1. worthy of adoration or reverenceSynonyms: sublime
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Reverend \Rev"er*end\, a. [F. r['e]v['e]rend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See Revere.] Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable. [1913 Webster]

A reverend sire among them came. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

They must give good example and reverend deportment in the face of their children. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Note: This word is commonly given as a title of respect to ecclesiastics. A clergyman is styled the reverend; a dean, the very reverend; a bishop, the right reverend; an archbishop, the most reverend. [1913 Webster]

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