reverential (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɹɛvəˈɹɛnʃəl/
Definition
reverential means showing or characterized by 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 reverential.
A reverential tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became reverential after the announcement.
How to Use reverential
- reverential + noun (collocation)
- Use reverential before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a reverential reaction."
- become reverential (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became reverential near the end."
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