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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Reverent \Rev"er*ent\, a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr of
revereri. See {Revere}.]
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
reverent
adj 1: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration;
"maintained a reverent silence" [ant: {irreverent}]
2: showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a
godly life" [syn: {godly}, {worshipful}]
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