reverent
adjectiveUK /ˈrɛv.ər.ənt/
US /ˈrɛv.ɚ.ənt/
Feeling or showing deep respect for someone or something.
The children were quiet and reverent as they walked into the old church.
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2. Showing a solemn, serious attitude toward something sacred.
He spoke in a reverent whisper during the ceremony.
3. Feeling deep admiration for a person's wisdom or achievements.
She had a reverent admiration for her grandmother's courage.
4. Marked by humble and quiet attention rather than playfulness.
The audience sat in reverent silence as the violinist began.