reverent
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonreverent adjective
- reverently adverb
- reverentness noun
- self-reverent adjective
- unreverent adjective
Etymology
Origin of reverent
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Latin reverent- (stem of reverēns ), present participle of reverērī “to fear, have reverence”; revere 1, -ent
Example Sentences
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Along the way they were met by thousands of admirers, who mostly greeted them with reverent silence rather than cheers or applause.
From Salon
Tuna says everyone who has come to see the art has left feeling a bit more reverent.
From Los Angeles Times
Gene Wilder, in an archival interview, grows absolutely reverent when asked about his first meeting with Mr. Brooks, who gave him his big break in “The Producers.”
James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.
From Los Angeles Times
"It was so vibrant and so alive. A reverent and gracious… and wonderful, wonderful energy," he said.
From BBC
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