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reverent
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reverent
(adjective)
reverent
/
ˈ
rɛvərənt/
adjective
reverent
/
ˈ
rɛvərənt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of REVERENT
[
more reverent; most reverent
]
formal
:
showing a lot of respect
:
very respectful
a
reverent
crowd of worshippers
a
reverent
tone of voice
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opposite
irreverent
— reverently
adverb
They all spoke of her
reverently
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