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reverentfeeling or showing deep and solemn respect

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrevərənt/

Korean meaning: 깊고 엄숙한 존경심을 느끼거나 보여주는

Korean pronunciation: **레**버런트

Example Sentences

  • Even the class clown became reverent when the pizza arrived at the cafeteria.
  • She spoke in a reverent whisper about her grandmother's secret cookie recipe.
  • The art students maintained a reverent silence while viewing the masterpiece.

reverent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈrevərənt//

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

reverent concept
💡 Concept

A woman shows reverent respect while honoring a memorial

reverent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though different in looks, adherent in reverent faith

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrevərənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrevərənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootrever
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'reverentis', the present participle of 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'to respect'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'reverent'.

🎵Rhyme

differentcoherentadherent
different
coherent
adherent

🔗Collocations

reverent silence
reverent attitude
reverent tone
reverent bow
reverent worship
reverent whisper

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Even the class clown became reverent when the pizza arrived at the cafeteria.

😄 Fun example

She spoke in a reverent whisper about her grandmother's secret cookie recipe.

The art students maintained a reverent silence while viewing the masterpiece.

His reverent handling of ancient manuscripts impressed the librarian.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

respectfuldevoutpioussolemnworshipful

Antonyms

irreverentdisrespectfulmocking

Related

reverereverencereverentlyvenerate

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