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reverent |
2 definitions found 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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