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reverential


rev·er·en·tial

adj \ˌre-və-ˈren(t)-shəl\

Definition of REVERENTIAL

1
: expressing or having a quality of reverence <reverential awe>
2
: inspiring reverence
rev·er·en·tial·ly \-ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of REVERENTIAL

circa 1555

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