Definition of reverent Reverent
/ɹɛˈvɚʌnt/ - [reverunt] - rev•er•ent
We found 5 definitions of reverent from 3 different sources.
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What does reverent mean?
WordNet
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| reverent - feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence" | ||
| irreverent showing lack of due respect or veneration; "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists" | ||
| respectful full of or exhibiting respect; "respectful behavior"; "a respectful glance" | ||
| adoring, worshipful extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother" | ||
| awed, awful inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence; "awed by the silence"; "awful worshippers with bowed heads" | ||
| reverent - showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life" | ||
| godly, worshipful | ||
| pious having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; "pious readings" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- reverent (Adjective)
Showing respect or reverence; respectful.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- reverent (a.)
Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. - reverent (a.)
Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior.
