First Known Use: 14th century
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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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Origin of REVERENT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverent-, reverens, present participle of revereri
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reverent
adjective rev·er·ent \ˈre-və-rənt, ˈrev-rənt\
Definition of REVERENT for Kids
: very respectful <reverent mourners>
— rev·er·ent·ly adverb
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