reverent

adjective

Definition of reverentnext
as in respectful
formal showing a lot of respect a reverent crowd of worshippers They used a reverent tone of voice when speaking about their father.

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Recent Examples of reverent Breakfast included, indoor fireplace, backyard, desert views Found on Navajo land in Arizona, Shash Dine’ draws visitors thanks to its stargazing opportunities, as well as its reverent efforts to keep indigenous culture and tradition alive. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 Her protagonist and surrogate, Sasha (Amy Zimmer), attempts to understand her family’s past through a reverent process of recreation. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings. — Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026 At first, softly moving through the space, in an almost reverent way. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reverent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
  1. respectful
  2. worshipful
  3. reverential
  4. pious
  5. holy
  6. devout
Adjective
  • Many national chains prefer that customers not take merchandise from the cart before staff put it out, so asking first helps maintain a respectful atmosphere.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
  • Our tour leaders, office team and local partners share a belief that the best travel is not extractive or performative, but respectful, curious and human.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of respectful
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  • After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Definition of worshipful
Adjective
  • There was the viral pleasure and even pride in seeing foreigners encounter Buc-ee’s with reverential appreciation or giddily experience industrial quantities of Mountain Dew Baja Blast at Taco Bell.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Japan’s players, initially reverential to the point of deference in Zico’s presence, came out of their shells.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of reverential
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  • Others regard the unum as a pious myth.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • However, this distinction did more than pit pious Americans against an atheist enemy.
    — David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Definition of pious
Adjective
  • Alongside Laura Dern as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler and Jeff Goldblum as mathematician Ian Malcolm, Neill completed the holy trinity of protagonists in Steven Spielberg’s enduring blockbuster dinosaur adventure.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • The ingredients are listed as organic coconut water, organic jasmine tea, organic raw honey, organic holy basil, organic anise hyssop, organic green cardamom, organic white grape juice and organic coconut milk.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of holy
Adjective
  • Before the World Cup, only the most devout geographer or soccer fan would recognize Cape Verde’s name and colors.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • For the most devout fans, calories are in and cash is out while traveling North America in lockstep with their side.
    — Noah White, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of devout

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