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reverent

re·ve·rent

UK/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ US/ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

  • “maintained a reverent silence”
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2.

showing great reverence for god

  • “a godly man”
  • “leading a godly life”
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Origin

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

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