# reverent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ · frequency rank #55,689

## Definitions
1. Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

## Etymology
From Middle English reverent, from Middle French reverent (from Old French reverent) and its etymon Latin reverēns. By surface analysis, revere + -ent.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/reverent