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reverential

[ rev-uh-ren-shuh l ]
/ ˌrɛv əˈrɛn ʃəl /
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adjective

of the nature of or characterized by reverence; reverent: reverential awe.

RELATED WORDS

politely, attentively, courteously, ceremoniously, considerately, decorously

Nearby words

  1. revere, paul,
  2. reverence,
  3. reverend,
  4. reverend mother,
  5. reverent,
  6. reverentially,
  7. reverently,
  8. reverie,
  9. revers,
  10. reversal

Origin of reverential

First recorded in 1545–55; reverent + -ial
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British Dictionary definitions for reverentially

reverential

/ (ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl) /

adjective

resulting from or showing reverencea pilgrimage is a reverential act, performed by reverent people
Derived Formsreverentially, adverb
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Word Origin and History for reverentially

reverential

adj.

1550s, from Latin reverentia (see reverence) + -al (1). Related: Reverentially.

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