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- [rev-er-uh nt, rev-ruh nt]
- /ˈrɛv ər ənt, ˈrɛv rənt/
- /ˈrev.ər.ənt/
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- [rev-er-uh nt, rev-ruh nt]
- /ˈrɛv ər ənt, ˈrɛv rənt/
Definition of reverently word
- adjective reverently feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting. 1
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Origin of reverently
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin reverent- (stem of reverēns), present participle of reverērī to revere1; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Reverently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reverently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reverently
adv reverently
- admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
- adoringly — to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.
- affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
- appreciatively — feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.
- ardently — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
adverb reverently
- deferentially — showing deference; deferent; respectful.
- dotingly — In a doting manner.
- endearingly — In an endearing manner.
- worshipfully — In a worshipful manner; reverentially.
- yearningly — deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness: a widower's yearning for his wife.
Antonyms for reverently
adjective reverently
- irreverently — not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
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