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reverential
/ ˌɛəˈɛʃə /
adjective
- resulting from or showing reverence
a pilgrimage is a reverential act, performed by reverent people
Derived Forms
- ˌ𱹱ˈԳپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ···پ···ٲ [rev-, uh, -ren-shee-, al, -i-tee], e·t·Ա noun
- e·t· adverb
- ԴDzr··t adjective
- ԴDzr··t·ly adverb
- ܲr··t adjective
- ܲr··t·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of reverential1
Example Sentences
It’s as if he’s claiming nature’s untrampled territory with his reverential gaze — a distinctly political act for a colonizer.
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.
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.
It’s less reverential and more instinctual, despite its reliance on historical fact.
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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