reverend

¹rev·er·end

adj \ˈrev-rənd, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərnd\

Definition of REVEREND

1

: worthy of reverence : revered

2

a : of or relating to the clergy b : being a member of the clergy —used as a title <the Reverend Mr. Doe> <the Reverend John Doe> <the Reverend Mrs. Jane Doe>

Examples of REVEREND

1. <our reverend elders should be accorded a special place of honor at the ceremonies>

Origin of REVEREND

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverendus, gerundive of revereri

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to REVEREND

Synonyms: hallowed, revered, venerable, sacred, venerated

Related Words: honorable, reputable, respectable; considered, esteemed, honored, respected, reverenced; admirable, distinguished, estimable, redoubtable, worthy; good, moral, noble, righteous

Near Antonyms: bad, discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, loose, notorious, shameful; immoral, seamy, shadowy, shady, sordid, unsavory, vile, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, wretched

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