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REVERENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing great reverence for god
Example:
leading a godly life
Synonyms:
godly; reverent; worshipful
Classified under:
Similar:
pious (having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity)
Derivation:
revere (love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol)
revere (regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of)
reverence (a feeling of profound respect for someone or something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
Example:
maintained a reverent silence
Classified under:
Similar:
adoring; worshipful (showing adoration)
awed; awful (inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence)
respectful; reverential; venerating (feeling or manifesting veneration)
Also:
respectful (full of or exhibiting respect)
Antonym:
irreverent (showing lack of due respect or veneration)
Derivation:
revere (love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol)
revere (regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of)
reverence (a reverent mental attitude)
