reverent

adjective

rev·​er·​ent ˈrev-rənt 

ˈre-və-;

ˈre-vərnt

: expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful

reverently adverb

Examples of reverent in a Sentence

a reverent crowd of worshippers

a reverent tone of voice

Recent Examples on the Web

Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation. —Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025

The Sixteen The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, October 26 Part of Miller Theatre’s early-music series, the English vocal ensemble performs reverent music old and recent by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt. —Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter featured a number of reverent tributes to the nation’s 39th commander-in-chief. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025

His live version from Live at Sin-e is a reverent prayer, as spiritual, sensual and truthful as any song will ever hear. —Steve Baltin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin reverent-, reverens, present participle of reverērī "to stand in awe of, revere entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reverent

• irreverent

Kids Definition

reverent

adjective

rev·​er·​ent ˈrev-(ə-)rənt 

ˈrev-ərnt

: very respectful : showing reverence

reverently adverb