adjective
- showing deep respect and admiration
Examples
- The students maintained a reverential silence during the memorial service.
- She spoke of her grandmother in reverential tones.
- The museum visitors approached the ancient artifacts with reverential awe.
- His reverential attitude toward his mentor was evident in every conversation.
- The congregation listened with reverential attention to the sermon.
- The biography was written in a reverential style that praised every aspect of the subject’s life.