reverent
pronunciation
How to pronounce reverent in British English:
UK [ˈrevərənt]
How to pronounce reverent in American English:
US [ˈrɛvərənt]
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- Adjective:
- feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
- showing great reverence for god
Word Origin
- reverent (adj.)
- late 14c., "reverend;" late 15c., "characterized by reverence, deeply respectful," from Old French reverent and directly from Latin reverentem (nominative reverens), present participle of revereri (see reverence). The sense of "reverend" was common 14c. through 17c. Related: Reverently.
Example
- 1. They stood listening to the speech in reverent silence .
- 2. He gave reverent attention to the teacher .
- 3. The nurse treated the patients with almost reverent kindness .
- 4. The bishop 's sermon was received in reverent silence .
- 5. She set about dedicating herself and her sizable inheritance to returning mother 's day to its reverent roots .