REVEREND
Rev"er*end, a. Etym: [F. révérend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See
Revere.]
Defn: Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and
affection; venerable.
A reverend sire among them came. Milton.
They must give good example and reverend deportment in the face of
their children. Jer. Taylor.
Note: This word is commonly given as a title of respect to ecclesiastics. A clergyman is styled the reverend; a dean, the very reverend; a bishop, the right reverend; an archbishop, the most reverend.
REVERENDLY
Rev"er*end*ly, adv.
Defn: Reverently. [Obs.] Foxe.
REVERENT
Rev"er*ent, a. Etym: [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.
REVERENTIAL
Rev`er*en"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. révérenciel. See Reverence.]
Defn: Proceeding from, or expressing, reverence; having a reverent quality; reverent; as, reverential fear or awe. "A reverential esteem of things sacred." South.