reverent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
    • maintained a reverent silence
  2. adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
    godly; worshipful.
    • a godly man
    • leading a godly life

WordNet

Rev"er*ent adjective
Etymology
L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.
Definitions
  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 1913