reverent

adjective rev·er·ent \ˈrev-rənt, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərnt\

: showing a lot of respect : very respectful

Full Definition of REVERENT

: expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful

— rev·er·ent·ly adverb

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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverent-, reverens, present participle of revereri

First Known Use: 14th century

REVERENT Defined for Kids

adjective rev·er·ent \ˈre-və-rənt, ˈrev-rənt\

: very respectful <reverent mourners>

— rev·er·ent·ly adverb

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