reverential
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonreverential adjective
- nonreverentially adverb
- reverentiality noun
- reverentially adverb
- reverentialness noun
- unreverential adjective
- unreverentially adverb
Etymology
Origin of reverential
Example Sentences
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Snider’s slow, elegantly understated and, within bounds, reverential opera operates as much as a passion play as an opera.
From Los Angeles Times
“Gram was very reverential about the Opry stars, but the audience wasn’t ready for it. Of course, a few years later, everybody had long hair, and then you had Southern rock.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m creating my own vision of the artist’s unfinished masterpiece, torn between a feeling of reverential awe and profound admiration,” he told Wallpaper.
From Los Angeles Times
I think there's a reverential approach that is just as, if not more, valuable.
From Salon
The most famous trial lawyer of his time, Clarence Darrow inspired reverential biographies, stage plays and performances from some of the 20th century’s greatest actors.
From Los Angeles Times
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