reverential
Origin of reverential
1Other words from reverential
- rev·er·en·ti·al·i·ty [rev-uh-ren-shee-al-i-tee], /ˌrɛv əˌrɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti/, rev·er·en·tial·ness, noun
- rev·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
- non·rev·er·en·tial, adjective
- non·rev·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
- un·rev·er·en·tial, adjective
- un·rev·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
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How to use reverential in a sentence
Enter the sacred edifice slowly, reverentially, and take your seat quietly.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley"You're goin' to be diff'rent from the rest, the way you read books and newspapers," she remarked half-reverentially.
Tramping on Life | Harry KempShe wrote the heading carefully, reverentially, painting over the Roman numbers with loving pen.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti ChartresI reverentially look up to the opinion of the people, and with an awe that is almost superstitious.
Thoughts on the Present Discontents | Edmund BurkeWhen my friend brings back the volume I shall read it reverentially, and most probably with a sense of being usefully admonished.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3) | George Eliot
British Dictionary definitions for reverential
/ (ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl) /
resulting from or showing reverence: a pilgrimage is a reverential act, performed by reverent people
Derived forms of reverential
- reverentially, adverb
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