Reverently: meaning, definitions and examples
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reverently
[ ˈrɛvərəntli ]
in a respectful manner
Reverently means to show deep respect and admiration. It is often used in religious or formal contexts to describe a sincere and solemn attitude.
Synonyms
devoutly, humbly, respectfully, solemnly
Examples of usage
- He bowed his head reverently in front of the altar.
- She spoke reverently of her grandmother's wisdom.
- The crowd stood reverently as the national anthem played.
- We must handle these artifacts reverently, as they are of great historical importance.
- The students listened reverently to the professor's lecture on ancient civilizations.
Translations
Translations of the word "reverently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reverentemente
🇮🇳 आदरपूर्वक
🇩🇪 ehrfürchtig
🇮🇩 dengan hormat
🇺🇦 шанобливо
🇵🇱 z szacunkiem
🇯🇵 敬意を持って
🇫🇷 avec révérence
🇪🇸 reverentemente
🇹🇷 saygıyla
🇰🇷 경건하게
🇸🇦 بإجلال
🇨🇿 uctivě
🇸🇰 úctivo
🇨🇳 虔诚地
🇸🇮 spoštljivo
🇮🇸 virðulega
🇰🇿 құрметпен
🇬🇪 პატივისცემით
🇦🇿 hörmətlə
🇲🇽 reverentemente
Word origin
The word 'reverently' originated from the Latin word 'reverentia', meaning 'awe or respect'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to convey the idea of showing deep respect and admiration. Over the centuries, 'reverently' has been consistently used in religious, formal, and ceremonial contexts to describe a sincere and solemn attitude towards something held in high regard.