reverent (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛvɹənt/
Definition
reverent means showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as reverent.
A reverent tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became reverent after the announcement.
How to Use reverent
- reverent + noun (collocation)
- Use reverent before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a reverent reaction."
- become reverent (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became reverent near the end."
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