reverent

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/(UK)
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/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/(UK) · /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/(UK) · /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ · /ˈɹev.ɹənt/

Definition of reverent

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.
    “Hackett was a vain, wealthy, violent gentleman, who held his blood and family in high esteem, and believed that a reverent respect was due to his great riches.”

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Etymology

From Middle English reverent, from Middle French reverent (from Old French reverent) and its etymon Latin reverēns. By surface analysis, revere + -ent.

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