Meaning of REVERENT
| Pronunciation: | | 'revurunt
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- [adj] showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life"
- [adj] feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence"
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| | Synonyms: | | adoring, awed, awful, godly, pious, respectful, reverential, venerating, worshipful |
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| | Antonyms: | | irreverent | | |
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| | Definition: | | \Rev"er*ent\, a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of
revereri. See {Revere}.]
1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive;
humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. ``They . . .
prostrate fell before him reverent.'' --Milton.
2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission;
as, reverent words; reverent behavior. --Joye.
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