reverent

Adjective
US[rev-er-uhnt]/ˈrɛvɚənt/3 syllables
Synonyms: godlyworshipful

Open English WordNet

Adjective (2)

  1. feeling or showing profound respect or veneration“maintained a reverent silence”Opposite irreverentSimilar awed, adoring, respectfulSee also respectful
  2. showing great reverence for god“a godly man”“leading a godly life”Synonyms: godlyworshipfulOpposite impiousSimilar pious

Related words reverence noun, hero-worship verb, fear verb, awe noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Rev′er·ent adjective

Origin: 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.” John Milton

2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. or Gee, George Joye

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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