Rev"er*ent (?), a. [L. reverens, -entis, p.
pr. of revereri. See Revere.]
1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive;
humble; respectful; as, reverent
disciples. "They . . . prostrate fell before him reverent." Milton.
2. Expressing reverence,
veneration, devotion,
or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. Joye.
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