REVERENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REVERENT?

Need another word that means the same as “reverent”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “reverent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reverent” are: godly, worshipful, respectful, reverential, adoring, loving, admiring, devoted, devout, dutiful, awed

Reverent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reverent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reverent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration.
• Showing great reverence for god.
• Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Synonyms of "Reverent" as an adjective (11 Words)

admiring	Characterized by or expressive of admiration or warm approval. The snowman has drawn many an admiring glance from villagers.
adoring	Feeling or expressing deep affection, love, or admiration. A gift from an adoring fan.
awed	Having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread. I watched her in awed silence.
devoted	(followed by `to’) dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use. A life devoted to poetry.
devout	Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. Devout wishes for their success.
dutiful	Motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm. A dutiful daughter.
godly	Emanating from God-Saturday Review. Leading a godly life.
loving	Feeling or showing love or great care. The cargo was described in loving detail.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. A respectful glance.
reverential	Feeling or manifesting veneration. Their names are always mentioned in reverential tones.
worshipful	Used in titles given to justices of the peace and to certain old companies or their officers. Her voice was full of worshipful admiration.

Usage Examples of "Reverent" as an adjective

• A reverent silence.
• Maintained a reverent silence.

Associations of "Reverent" (30 Words)

adoring	Showing adoration. A gift from an adoring fan.
baptism	A ceremony or occasion at which baptism takes place. This event constituted his baptism as a politician.
believing	The cognitive process that leads to convictions. Seeing is believing.
credo	A creed of the Christian Church in Latin. He announced his credo in his first editorial.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose. A dedicated high speed rail link from the Channel Tunnel.
deference	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others. His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
devout	Earnest. Devout wishes for their success.
esteem	An attitude of admiration or esteem. I should esteem it a favour if you could speak to them.
fanatically	In a passionately fanatic manner.
homage	Respectful deference. Daniel s films were a homage to her.
honor	Bestow honor or rewards upon. A man of honor.
martyrdom	A display of pretended or exaggerated suffering to obtain sympathy. The martyrdom of St Anthony.
obeisance	Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting. She made a deep obeisance.
obey	Behave in accordance with (a general principle, natural law, etc. I always obey my father.
pharisaic	Excessively or hypocritically pious.
pilgrimage	Go on a pilgrimage. His passion was opera and he made annual pilgrimages to Bayreuth.
pious	Making or constituting a hypocritical display of virtue. Pious readings.
proselyte	A new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism.
religious	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. I have a religious aversion to reading manuals.
respect	The state of being admired or respected. It differs in that respect.
respectful	Feeling or showing deference and respect. They sit in respectful silence.
reverential	Feeling or manifesting veneration. Their names are always mentioned in reverential tones.
sacrament	(in Roman Catholic use) the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread or Host. He heard Mass and received the sacrament.
saintly	Very holy or virtuous. A truly saintly woman.
sanctimonious	Excessively or hypocritically pious. A sickening sanctimonious smile.
shrine	Enshrine. Her grave has become a shrine for fans from all over the world.
synagogue	The place of worship for a Jewish congregation.
theism	Belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. There are many different forms of theism.
veneration	Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
worship	The activity of worshipping. She adores her sons and they worship her.