reverent
adjective/ˈrevərənt/
/ˈrevərənt/
(formal)- showing deep respect synonym respectful
- His voice was hushed, almost reverent.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin reverent- ‘revering’, from the verb revereri from re- (expressing intensive force) + vereri ‘to fear’.Want to learn more?
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