Category:Reverent

Rev"er*ent, a. Etym: [l. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.]

1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; Respectful; as, reverent disciples. "they . . . prostrate fell before Him reverent." Milton.

2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, Reverent words; reverent behavior. Joye.