Rev″er‐ent (?), a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.] 1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. “They... prostrate fell before him reverent.” Milton.
2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. Joye.