reverent

Meaning

Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

Opposite of

irreverent, unreverent

Synonyms

respectful

pious

devout

religious

godly

worshipful

reverential

humble

deferential

majestic

menial

polite

sacred

sacrosanct

solemn

submissive

unobtrusive

unpretentious

venerating

well-mannered

worshiping

abject

God-fearing

adoring

considerate

deferent

devotional

elderly

faithful

low

lowly

Translations

reverente

ehrerbietig

riverente

pieux

saygılı

respectueux

reverente

reverente

devoot

fromm

ehrfürchtig

reverens

eerbiedig

respeitoso

reverenziale

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/

Etymology

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