Definition & Meaning of "reverent"in English

reverent

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most reverent

Comparative

more reverent

gradable

domain

behavior, emotion, religion

Examples

The audience was reverent during the keynote speaker’s address.

showing deep respect and honor toward God

Examples

The congregation stood in reverent silence during the prayer.

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irreverent

reverential

reverently

reverent

revere

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