reverent

Adjective
Synonyms: godlyworshipful

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. feeling or showing profound respect or veneration“maintained a reverent silence”
  2. showing great reverence for god“a godly man”“leading a godly life”Synonyms: godlyworshipful
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Reverent \Rev"er*ent\, a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.]

1.Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. "They . . . prostrate fell before him reverent." --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2.Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. --Joye. [1913 Webster]

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