English Explanatory Dictionary

reverent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-عُثمان (Middle river exports)-reverent.wav /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹev.ɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-reverent.wav

Word forms

reverent more reverent most reverent

Etymology

From Middle English reverent, from Middle French reverent (from Old French reverent) and its etymon Latin reverēns. By surface analysis, revere + -ent.

Synonyms

reverential

Antonyms

irreverent unreverent

Related words

irreverent revere reverence reverential

Derived words

reverently reverentness unreverent
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