reverent
Full of awe
Reverent describes an attitude of deep respect, awe, or veneration—typically toward something sacred, honored, or greatly admired.
A reverent tone is hushed and respectful.
Reverent silence greets a solemn moment.
The word suggests more than ordinary politeness; it implies something approaching worship or profound admiration: He spoke of his mentor in reverent terms.
Deeply religious, sincere
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- prayerfulGiven to worship
- godlyDeeply religious in character
- spiritualRelating to the soul
religious · worshipful · holy · righteous · saintly · monastic · theistic · observant
Profound loving regard
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
exaltation · praise · prostration · supplication · genuflection · kneeling · bowing · invocation
Showing humble submission
- honoringRecognizing with respect
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
- appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude
esteeming · dutiful · considerate · polite · thoughtful · tactful · decorous · genteel
Amazement or curiosity
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
sublime · transcendence · fascination · enchantment · mesmerized · enthralled · spellbound · captivated
devout
Deeply religious, sincere
spiritual · religious · worshipful · holy · righteous · saintly · monastic · theistic · observant · churchgoing
adoration
Profound loving regard
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
glorification · exaltation · praise · prostration · supplication · genuflection · kneeling · bowing · invocation · obeisance
deferential
Showing humble submission
- honoringRecognizing with respect
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
appreciative · esteeming · dutiful · considerate · polite · thoughtful · tactful · decorous · genteel · chivalrous
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
marvel · sublime · transcendence · fascination · enchantment · mesmerized · enthralled · spellbound · captivated · overwhelmed
grave
Serious and worrying
serene · meditative · contemplative · hushed · quiet · mournful · sober · earnest · measured · restrained
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
- Scoutingbadges, scout, Boy Scouts, campfires, scouts
- respectrespect, admiration, esteem, regard, veneration
- ___ silencedeathly, eerie, awkward, uncomfortable, stunned
- awe-inspiringawe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, jaw-dropping, magnificent
- religious stancesdevout, pious, faithful, atheist, agnostic
reverentirreverent
Disrespectful toward authority
disrespectful · contemptuous · scornful · dismissive · mocking
reverentblasphemous
Disrespectful toward the divine
sacrilegious · profane · impious · irreligious · godless
- Paul Revere's rideRevolutionary warning mission
- Paul RevereColonial warning horseman
- reverent silenceRespectful, awed quiet
- Reverend MotherSenior nun's honorific
- reverence for lifeProfound respect for living things
- The ReverendClergy member's honorific
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