reverent
adjective
Simple meaning
Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rehveruhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɛvɚənt
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
In this sense, reverent is a strong, expressive word and carries open devotion, so it sounds personal rather than measured.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Reverent is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
Nearby words
- venerating , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use reverent
- “Maintained a reverent silence.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
Antonyms
Sense: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
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