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reverent
rev·er·ent [ révvərənt, révvrənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
respectful: feeling or expressing profound respect or awe
[14th century. < Latin reverent-, present participle of revereri (see revere)]

rev·er·ent·ly adverb

Word Usage

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