1. 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.