reverent

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  2. adjective showing great reverence for god

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
adoring, awed, respectful
Opposite (antonyms)
irreverent

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