reverent
🇬🇧 UK/'revәrәnt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB1
Definitions
adj.
Showing or feeling deep respect and awe.
恭敬的;虔诚的;充满敬意的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishreverother
+
entperforming, being in a state
=reverent
Common Collocations
- 1.reverent silence肃穆的沉默
- 2.reverent tone虔诚的语气
- 3.reverent attitude恭敬的态度
- 4.[reverent gesture]敬意的姿态
Example Sentences
- 1.
The congregation fell into a reverent silence as the ceremony began.
- 2.
He gave a reverent bow before the altar.
- 3.
Her reverent tone made it clear how much she respected the tradition.