reverent

🇬🇧 UK/'revәrәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Showing or feeling deep respect and awe.

恭敬的;虔诚的;充满敬意的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
reverother
+
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.

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