- reverent
- reverent (adj.) late 15c., from L. reverentem, prp. of revereri (see REVERENCE (Cf. reverence)). From 14c. through 17c., commonly also used for reverend (adj.). Related: Reverently.
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Reverent — 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. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reverent — index obeisant Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
reverent — [adj] respectful admiring, appreciative, deferential, devout, dutiful, gracious, humble, obedient, obeisant, pious, polite, regardful, reverential, solemn, upholding, worshipping; concept 401 … New thesaurus
reverent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing reverence. DERIVATIVES reverential adjective reverently adverb … English terms dictionary
reverent — [rev′ə rənt, rev′rənt] adj. [LME < L reverens, prp. of revereri: see REVERE1] feeling, showing, or characterized by reverence reverently adv … English World dictionary
reverent — reverend, reverent, reverential 1. In its general meaning, reverend means ‘deserving reverence’, and is most often found in clerical contexts even when it is not a formal title, whereas reverent means ‘showing reverence’ in wider contexts: • He… … Modern English usage
reverent — [[t]re̱vərənt[/t]] ADJ If you describe someone s behaviour as reverent, you mean that they are showing great respect for a person or thing. ...the reverent hush of a rapt audience... Ellen looks almost reverent. Ant: irreverent Derived words:… … English dictionary
reverent — reverently, adv. reverentness, n. /rev euhr euhnt, rev reuhnt/, adj. feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting. [1350 1400; ME < L reverent (s. of reverens), prp. of revereri to REVERE1; see ENT] * … Universalium
reverent — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin reverent , reverens, present participle of revereri Date: 14th century expressing or characterized by reverence ; worshipful • reverently adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
reverent — See reverend, reverent … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
