rev·er·ent

[rev-er-uhnt, rev-ruhnt]
adjective
feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin reverent- (stem of reverēns), present participle of reverērī to revere1; see -ent

Related forms
rev·er·ent·ly, adverb
rev·er·ent·ness, noun
non·rev·er·ent, adjective
non·rev·er·ent·ly, adverb
self-rev·er·ent, adjective
un·rev·er·ent, adjective
un·rev·er·ent·ly, adverb

Can be confused: reverend, reverent.
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reverent (ˈrɛvərənt, ˈrɛvrənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
feeling, expressing, or characterized by reverence
 
[C14: from Latin reverēns respectful]
 
'reverently
 
—adv
 
'reverentness
 
—n

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Word Origin & History

reverent
late 15c., from L. reverentem, prp. of revereri (see reverence). From 14c. through 17c., commonly also used for reverend (adj.).
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Example sentences
The proposed inscriptions for the monument must be reverent, tasteful, and pay
  respectful tribute to the deceased.
Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond
  mourners.
He'd ask a reverent question, she'd laser him a suspicious look, waiting for
  the zinger.
Give us an uplift for our tasks today and let us rejoice with reverent
  confidence.
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