Pronunciation: /ˈrɛvərənt/
adjective feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
A1 The children were reverent during the church service.
A2 She spoke in a reverent tone when discussing her ancestors.
B1 The students showed a reverent attitude towards their teacher.
B2 The audience listened in reverent silence as the musician played.
C1 The professor's reverent approach to the subject matter inspired his students.
C2 The artist's work was met with reverent admiration from critics and art enthusiasts.
adverb reverently (in a way that shows deep respect)
A1 She listened reverently to her grandmother's stories.
A2 The students bowed reverently before entering the temple.
B1 The audience sat reverently during the solemn ceremony.
B2 He gazed reverently at the ancient artifact in the museum.
C1 The priest spoke reverently during the religious service.
C2 The scholars studied the ancient texts reverently, aware of their significance.
formal The congregation remained reverent during the religious ceremony.
informal She spoke in a reverent tone when discussing her favorite author.
slang The group of friends were totally reverent when their favorite band came on stage.
figurative The artist's work was so powerful, it almost seemed reverent in its presence.
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