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Webster 1913 Edition

Reverent

Rev′er-ent

,
Adj.
[L.
reverens
,
-entis
, p. pr. of
revereri
. See
Revere
.]
1.
Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful;
as,
reverent
disciples
.
“They . . . prostrate fell before him reverent.”
Milton.
2.
Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission;
as,
reverent
words;
reverent
behavior
.
Joye.

Webster 1828 Edition

Reverent

REV'ERENT

, a.
1.
Expressing reverence, veneration or submission; as reverent words or terms; a reverent posture in prayer; reverent behavior.
2.
Submissive; humble; impressed with reverence.
They prostrate fell before him reverent.

Definition 2024

reverent

reverent

See also: révèrent and rêvèrent

English

Adjective

reverent ‎(comparative more reverent, superlative most reverent)

  1. showing respect or reverence; respectful

Translations

Etymology

From Middle French révérent, from Old French.

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