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How to pronounce reverent in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms godly, worshipful
Derivation revere, reverence
Type Words
Derivation revere, reverence


maintained a reverent silence.

Examples of reverent

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Yet it takes more than a marquee name and reverent fans to run a winning eatery.
From the forbes.com
The concert ended with what should have been a moving, almost reverent gesture.
From the washingtonpost.com
The tricks he's adapted for the play are integrated in a thoughtful, reverent way.
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Much of the music is considerably more reverent, such as It Is You and Stay Strong.
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An added treat is that Jim Nantz provides commentary on your play in reverent tones.
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Except in the U.K., where Taylor said he savors the reverent silence of the British.
From the washingtonpost.com
Well, that's what the hushed reverent tones of the BBC seem to think anyway.
From the guardian.co.uk
They spoke softly and politely, not exactly reverent but clearly respectful.
From the latimes.com
It's hard to pinpoint all the reasons for the reverent devotion to the Zweigle brand.
From the democratandchronicle.com
More examples
  • Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence"
  • Godly: showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life"
  • (reverently) reverentially: with reverence; in a reverent manner; "he gazed reverently at the handiwork"
  • (reverence) fear: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
  • (reverence) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
  • (reverence) an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
  • (Reverence (album)) Reverence is Faithless' first album, released in April 1996 and then reissued in October. The album contains several singles, that have subsequently become Faithless classics, such as "Don't Leave", "Salva Mea", and "Insomnia". The album reached #26 in the UK charts.
  • (Reverence (Emperor album)) Reverence is an EP by the symphonic black metal band Emperor. It was released as a teaser for their upcoming full length album Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk, with the first song being a track from that album, the second a song that was recorded for it but subsequently ...
  • (Reverence (music festival)) Reverence was an electronic music festival, held annually in Madison, Wisconsin 2003-2009. Showcasing primarily aggrotech, electro-industrial and synthpop bands, it has included other electronic dance music genres as well. ...