reverent

/'revərənt/

Thân thiện

The congregation maintained a reverent silence during the prayer.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration: The primary meaning of "reverent" is to be deeply respectful, often in a solemn or worshipful manner.
   • Showing great reverence for God or a deity: Specifically, it can describe a pious attitude or behavior directed toward a divine being.

Usage

"Reverent" is used to describe a person's attitude, behavior, or the atmosphere they create. It is most commonly applied in contexts involving religion, sacred ceremonies, or anything considered deeply worthy of honor and respect. It is the opposite of "irreverent."

Examples

• General Respect:

  • The students were reverent during the veteran's speech.
  • She spoke in a reverent tone about her mentor's influence.

• Religious Context:

  • The congregation was reverent throughout the prayer service.
  • He gave a reverent bow before the altar.

Advanced Usage

• "Reverent silence": A common collocation describing a quietness filled with deep respect.
  • A reverent silence fell over the crowd as the memorial began.

Variants and Related Words

• Reverence (n): A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe.

  • He held the ancient artifact with great reverence.

• Reverently (adv): In a reverent manner.

  • The pilgrims walked reverently through the holy site.

• Reverential (adj): Similar to "reverent," often used interchangeably, sometimes implying an even more formal or worshipful respect.

Synonyms

• Respectful
• Deferential
• Worshipful
• Adoring (in a devotional context)
• Pious (specifically religious)

Antonyms

• Irreverent
• Disrespectful
• Flippant
• Profane

Học thuật

Adjective

1. showing great reverence for god
   • a godly man
   • leading a godly life
2. feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
   • maintained a reverent silence

Từ đồng nghĩa

• godly
• worshipful