reverently

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Definitions

adv.

In a manner showing deep respect and awe.

恭敬地;虔诚地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
reverother
+
entperforming, being in a state
+
lyin the manner of
=reverently

Common Collocations

  • 1.speak reverently恭敬地说
  • 2.bow reverently虔诚地鞠躬
  • 3.[handle reverently]小心翼翼地对待
  • 4.whisper reverently低声敬语

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The monk reverently placed the offerings on the sacred altar.

  • 2.

    She reverently turned the pages of the century-old manuscript.

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