reverent

The definition of reverent is feeling awe and respect.

(adjective)

An example of a reverent person is someone who constantly gives thanks and praise to God.

See reverent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

feeling, showing, or characterized by reverence

Origin: LME < L reverens, prp. of revereri: see revere

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See reverent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Marked by, feeling, or expressing reverence.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin reverēns, reverent-

Origin: , present participle of reverērī, to revere; see revere¹

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