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2 reverent rev·er·ent adj
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['sɒləm]2) (reverent) solenne* * *['soləm]1) (serious and earnest: a solemn question; He looked very solemn as he announced the bad news.) serio2) (stately; having formal dignity: a solemn procession.) solenne•- solemnly- solemnness
- solemnity* * *solemn /ˈsɒləm/a.solenne; importante; grave; serio: a solemn oath, un solenne giuramento; solemn ceremonies, cerimonie solenni; solemn quiet, quiete solenne● a solemn fool, un grande imbecille □ (leg.) a solemn will, un testamento pubblico □ to look solemn, avere un'aria solenne □ to put on a solemn face, assumere un'aria solenne (o sussiegosa)solemnly avv. solemnness n. [u].* * *['sɒləm]2) (reverent) solenne -
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[rɪ'vɪə(r)]verbo transitivo riverire* * *[rə'viə](to feel or show great respect for: The students revere the professor.) riverire, venerare- Reverend
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- reverently* * *[rɪ'vɪə(r)]verbo transitivo riverire
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Reverent — 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. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reverent — index obeisant Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
reverent — (adj.) late 15c., from L. reverentem, prp. of revereri (see REVERENCE (Cf. reverence)). From 14c. through 17c., commonly also used for reverend (adj.). Related: Reverently … Etymology dictionary
reverent — [adj] respectful admiring, appreciative, deferential, devout, dutiful, gracious, humble, obedient, obeisant, pious, polite, regardful, reverential, solemn, upholding, worshipping; concept 401 … New thesaurus
reverent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing reverence. DERIVATIVES reverential adjective reverently adverb … English terms dictionary
reverent — [rev′ə rənt, rev′rənt] adj. [LME < L reverens, prp. of revereri: see REVERE1] feeling, showing, or characterized by reverence reverently adv … English World dictionary
reverent — reverend, reverent, reverential 1. In its general meaning, reverend means ‘deserving reverence’, and is most often found in clerical contexts even when it is not a formal title, whereas reverent means ‘showing reverence’ in wider contexts: • He… … Modern English usage
reverent — [[t]re̱vərənt[/t]] ADJ If you describe someone s behaviour as reverent, you mean that they are showing great respect for a person or thing. ...the reverent hush of a rapt audience... Ellen looks almost reverent. Ant: irreverent Derived words:… … English dictionary
reverent — reverently, adv. reverentness, n. /rev euhr euhnt, rev reuhnt/, adj. feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting. [1350 1400; ME < L reverent (s. of reverens), prp. of revereri to REVERE1; see ENT] * … Universalium
reverent — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin reverent , reverens, present participle of revereri Date: 14th century expressing or characterized by reverence ; worshipful • reverently adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
reverent — See reverend, reverent … Dictionary of problem words and expressions