a reverent crowd of worshippers
a reverent tone of voice
Recent Examples on the WebThe tribute to Toby Keith by Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, and, in particular, Sammy Hagar deftly threaded the needle between reverent and rowdy.—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024 The ceremony — held just over the District line in Suitland, Md. — was the first of five stops in a reverent and joyous trek through Washington’s suburbs to honor lost lives and save dying traditions in an early celebration of the Qing Ming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.—Michael Laris, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024 As a result, the interviews have a more contemplative, reverent, and wistful tone than those in the filmmaker’s other musical projects.—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 They were fascinated, almost reverent, says Dawn Wallace, an objects conservator for the American history museum.—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reverent
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin reverent-, reverens, present participle of reverērī "to stand in awe of, revere entry 1"
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