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reverential

[ rev-uh-ren-shuhl ]

adjective

  1. of the nature of or characterized by reverence; reverent:

    reverential awe.



reverential

/ ˌɛəˈɛʃə /

adjective

  1. resulting from or showing reverence

    a pilgrimage is a reverential act, performed by reverent people

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Derived Forms

  • ˌ𱹱ˈԳپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ···پ···ٲ [rev-, uh, -ren-shee-, al, -i-tee], e·t·Ա noun
  • e·t· adverb
  • ԴDzr··t adjective
  • ԴDzr··t·ly adverb
  • ܲr··t adjective
  • ܲr··t·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reverential1

First recorded in 1545–55; reverent + -ial
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Example Sentences

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It’s as if he’s claiming nature’s untrampled territory with his reverential gaze — a distinctly political act for a colonizer.

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The most famous trial lawyer of his time, Clarence Darrow inspired reverential biographies, stage plays and performances from some of the 20th century’s greatest actors.

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We listened in rapt, reverential awe, cozied by Vienna’s velvet strings, velvet winds and velvet brass woven together in a perfect tapestry of lush sonic textures and instrumental colors.

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It’s less reverential and more instinctual, despite its reliance on historical fact.

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We met at Le Bernardin — Grey’s choice — and for two hours they shared stories, Redmayne reverential and thoughtful, Grey puckish and supportive.

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