reverent

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rev·er·ent | \ ˈrev-rənt

, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərnt \

Definition of reverent

: expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful

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a reverent crowd of worshippers a reverent tone of voice

Recent Examples on the Web The story was amazing and packed with luck and opportunity but more importantly with a reverent attachment to the investment itself, versus any goal of investment return. — Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2021 Although a nominal Christian and not at all religious, I was moved by the reverent spirit and discipline that prevailed among the worshippers at Islam’s third-holiest site. — Raja Shehadeh, The New Yorker, 11 May 2021 There was a firing party, prayers and the reverent removal of the American flag from the coffin. — New York Times, 8 May 2021 The slow movement was as contemplative and reverent as a prayer vigil, the minuet full of fine solos and delicious dynamic contrast. — Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 1 May 2021 Couples Therapy is fascinated by the couples and creating portraits of their lives, but at its core the show is reverent about the practice of therapy. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2021 For a man known for his colorful talk, the billionaire is downright reverent when talking about the brand-building bonus of his helicopter. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2021 Wreaths are then placed on the lawn in front of the Alamo church during a reverent ceremony. — San Antonio Express-News, 21 Apr. 2021 The Irregulars, another Netflix release, out March 26, is the least reverent recent expansion of the brand. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2021

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